Synonyms for squadron
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : skwod-ruh n |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈskwɒd rən |
Définition of squadron
Origin :- 1560s, from Italian squadrone, augmentative of squadra "battalion" (see squad).
- noun military unit
- With the loss of perhaps a dozen men the squadron might gallop through.
- Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
- The squadron retired at once, and reported the state of affairs.
- Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
- The squadron then dismounted and opened fire with their carbines.
- Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
- A squadron was engaged in covering the operations of a foraging party.
- Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
- I was ashore every day while the squadron remained in the port.
- Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
- The next morning the squadron weighed, and stood out in pursuit of the English.
- Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
- We appeared to me to be a single ship, as we were never in squadron, and saw no broad-pennant.
- Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
- This squadron, which was nearest the Commander-in-Chief, obeyed and hauled off.
- Extract from : « The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson » by Robert Southey
- His squadron was too small for the service which it had to perform.
- Extract from : « The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson » by Robert Southey
- The Austrian repeatedly asked, if there was not a risk of losing the squadron?
- Extract from : « The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson » by Robert Southey
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