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Word: Platoon
Speech Type: Noun
mid 16th century: from French plauton (now obsolete), variant of peloton ‘platoon’, literally ‘small ball’, diminutive of pelote (see pellet)
pləˈtuːn
a subdivision of a company of soldiers, usually forming a tactical unit that is commanded by a subaltern or lieutenant and divided into three sections
Short Definition:subdivision of company of soldiers that is divided into three sections
Examples:- the platoon commander
Word: Platoon
Speech Type: Verb
pləˈtuːn
(in South Africa) apply the platoon system to (a school)
Short Definition:(in South Africa) apply platoon system to school
Examples:- it has been found necessary to platoon 14 schools
use the strategy of alternating (a pair of players or one player with another) in a specified field position in successive games
Short Definition:alternate players in specified position in successive games
Examples:- at catcher we platooned Petralli and Stanley
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