squadron.html - n.
1 an organized body of persons.
2 a principal division of a cavalry regiment or armoured formation, consisting of two troops.
3 a detachment of warships employed on a particular duty.
4 a unit of the Royal Air Force with 10 to 18 aircraft.

Squadron Leader the commander of a squadron of the Royal Air Force, the officer next below Wing Commander. [It. squadrone (as SQUAD)]

squadron.html - See: FIRING SQUAD.

squadron.html - n.
1 a small group of people sharing a task etc.
2 Mil. a small number of men assembled for drill etc.
3 Sport a group of players forming a team.
4 a (often in comb.) a specialized unit within a police force (drug squad). b = flying squad.
5 a group or class of people of a specified kind (the awkward squad).

squad car a police car having a radio link with headquarters. [F escouade var. of escadre f. It. squadra SQUARE]

squadron.html - n.
(also squaddy) (pl. -ies) Brit. Mil. sl.
1 a recruit.
2 a private.

squadron.html - n.
1 an organized body of persons.
2 a principal division of a cavalry regiment or armoured formation, consisting of two troops.
3 a detachment of warships employed on a particular duty.
4 a unit of the Royal Air Force with 10 to 18 aircraft.

Squadron Leader the commander of a squadron of the Royal Air Force, the officer next below Wing Commander. [It. squadrone (as SQUAD)]

squadron.html - See: FIRING SQUAD.