| NOUN | group | platoon | a military unit that is a subdivision of a company |
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| group | platoon | a team of policemen working under the military platoon system | |
| group | platoon | a group of persons who are engaged in a common activity |
| Sounds | plahtuw'n | |
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| Rhymes | afternoon ... Witherspoon: 64 rhymes with uwn... | |
| Meaning | A military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant. | |
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| Category | military, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machine | The military forces of a nation |
| Member of | company | small military unit |
| Broader | army unit | A military unit that is part of an army |
| Spanish | pelotón | |
| Catalan | seccio militar | |
| Meaning | A team of policemen working under the military platoon system. | |
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| Parts | section | A small team of policemen working as part of a police platoon |
| Broader | police squad, squad | A small squad of policemen trained to deal with a particular kind of crime |
| Meaning | A group of persons who are engaged in a common activity. | |
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| Broader | social group | People sharing some social relation |
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