"squadron" meaning in English

See squadron in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈskwɒd.rən/ [UK] Audio: en-us-squadron.ogg [US] Forms: squadron [singular], squadrons [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A squadron is a unit in an air force unit that is made up of at least two aircrafts.
    Sense id: simple-squadron-en-noun--C3Tqr3o Categories (other): Military
     
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