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There is a peculiar gratification in receiving congratulations from one's squadron for a victory in the air. It is worth more to a pilot than the applause of the whole outside world.
Eddie Rickenbacker

Meaning of "squadron" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SQUADRON

From Italian squadrone soldiers drawn up in square formation, from squadrosquare.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SQUADRON

squadron  [ˈskwɒdrən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SQUADRON

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Squadron is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SQUADRON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Squadron

Squadron has different meanings: ▪ Squadron, a unit of cavalry, tanks, or equivalent subdivided into troops or tank companies ▪ Squadron, a unit of aircraft that consists of three or four flights with a total of 12 to 24 aircraft, depending on the type of aircraft and the air force, naval or army air service ▪ Squadron, a unit of three to ten warships that may be part of a larger task force or a naval fleet. A squadron is also an administrative unit for warships like submarines that usually operate alone ▪ Squadron, a BBC-TV series of 1982 ▪ Squadron, Ellenoff, Plesent & Sheinfeld, a law firm based in New York City that was in business from 1970 through 2002 ▪ Squadron, Daniel, New York elected official...

Definition of squadron in the English dictionary

The first definition of squadron in the dictionary is a subdivision of a naval fleet detached for a particular task. Other definition of squadron is a number of naval units usually of similar type and consisting of two or more divisions. Squadron is also a cavalry unit comprising two or more troops, headquarters, and supporting arms.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SQUADRON


caldron
ˈkɔːldrən
cauldron
ˈkɔːldrən
children
ˈtʃɪldrən
dodecahedron
ˌdəʊdɛkəˈhiːdrən
godchildren
ˈɡɒdˌtʃɪldrən
grandchildren
ˈɡræntʃɪldrən
great-grandchildren
ˌɡreɪtˈɡræntʃɪldrən
hexahedron
ˌhɛksəˈhiːdrən
icosahedral
ˌaɪkəsəˈhiːdrən
icosahedron
ˌaɪkəsəˈhiːdrən
Kidron
ˈkiːdrən
liriodendron
ˌlɪrɪəʊˈdɛndrən
octahedron
ˌɒktəˈhiːdrən
pauldron
ˈpɔːldrən
philodendron
ˌfɪləˈdɛndrən
polyhedron
ˌpɒlɪˈhiːdrən
rhododendron
ˌrəʊdəˈdɛndrən
schoolchildren
ˈskuːlˌtʃɪldrən
stepchildren
ˈstɛpˌtʃɪldrən
tetrahedron
ˌtɛtrəˈhiːdrən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SQUADRON

squabbler
squabbling
squabby
squacco
squad
squad car
squaddie
squaddies
squaddy
squadoosh
squadron leader
squadronal
Squadrone
squail
squailer
squalene
squalid
squalidity
squalidly
squalidness

WORDS THAT END LIKE SQUADRON

chaldron
chawdron
chiliahedron
decahedron
dendron
dihedron
hadron
hemihedron
heptahedron
holohedron
icositetrahedron
Kedron
leucitohedron
octohedron
pentahedron
regular hexahedron
regular icosahedron
rhombohedron
trapezohedron
trihedron

Synonyms and antonyms of squadron in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «squadron» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SQUADRON

Find out the translation of squadron to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of squadron from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «squadron» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

中队
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

escuadrón
570 millions of speakers

English

squadron
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्क्वाड्रन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سرب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

эскадра
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

esquadrão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দলের দল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

escadrille
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Skuadron
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schwadron
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

飛行大隊
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

비행 중대
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Squadron
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phi đội
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

போர்க்கப்பலில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्क्वाड्रोन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

filo
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

squadriglia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

dywizjon
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ескадра
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

escadron
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μοίρα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

eskader
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

skvadron
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

skvadron
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of squadron

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SQUADRON»

The term «squadron» is very widely used and occupies the 20.622 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SQUADRON» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «squadron» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «squadron» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about squadron

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5 QUOTES WITH «SQUADRON»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word squadron.
1
William Falconer
The admiral, or commander in chief of a squadron, being frequently invested with a great charge, on which the fate of a kingdom may depend, ought certainly to be possessed of abilities equal to so important a station and so extensive a command.
2
Adolf Galland
It's unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.
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Eddie Rickenbacker
There is a peculiar gratification in receiving congratulations from one's squadron for a victory in the air. It is worth more to a pilot than the applause of the whole outside world.
4
Alan Shepard
But when I was selected, after my very first tour of squadron duty, to become one of the youngest candidates for the test pilot school, I began to realize, maybe you are a little bit better.
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James Stockdale
I was commanding officer of a supersonic fighter squadron, F-8 Crusaders.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SQUADRON»

Discover the use of squadron in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to squadron and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Rogue Squadron
Rebuilding the legendary Rogue Squadron, Wedge Antilles seeks out the most skilled and daring X-wing pilots, but when the group is ordered to assault the Imperial Black Moon, he fears that they may not survive the mission. Original.
Michael A. Stackpole, 1996
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Africa Squadron
Donald L. Canney's study is the first book-length history of the U.S. Navy's Africa Squadron.
Donald L. Canney autofilled, 2006
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A Question of Honor: The Kosciuszko Squadron: Forgotten ...
This moving, fascinating book uncovers a crucial forgotten chapter in World War II–and Polish–history. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Lynne Olson, Stanley Cloud, 2007
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Hunter Killer Squadron
Collects the first-person accounts of twenty-nine Vietnam soldiers from the 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry, offering insight into their life-and-death operations and the teamwork that enabled their military achievements. Reissue.
Matthew Brennan, Paul McCarthy, 1992
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The Inshore Squadron
Rear Admiral Richard Bolitho commands the British squadron at the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801.
Alexander Kent, 1999
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America's Secret MiG Squadron: The Red Eagles of Project ...
Recounts the story of a group of fighter pilots who risked their lives to establish the "Constant Peg" training program in order to prepare the U.S. Air Force for a possible Cold War confrontation with Soviet aircraft.
Gaillard R. Peck, Gaillard R. Peck, Jr., 2012
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Sterling Squadron
When 12-year-old Ethan, still a trainee, learns that the alien Ch'zar invaders are rapidly growing in number, he initiates a radical plan to increase the ranks of Resistor pilots and soon finds himself leading battle forces. Simultaneous.
Eric S. Nylund, 2012
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Squadron Alert
The battle cruiser "Shenandoah," under the command of Captain Rose Liddell, journeys through the galaxy to aid Victoria, a planet caught between the United Federation of Starworlds and its arch-rival, the Freeworld States Alliance
Roland J. Green, 1989
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The Resisters #2: Sterling Squadron
Million-copy bestselling Halo author and game developer Eric Nylund again brings action-packed science fiction to a young audience with the riveting second book in The Resisters series.
Eric Nylund, 2012
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Squadron Supreme
Originally published in magazine form as Squadron Supreme #1-12 and Captain America #314.
Mark Gruenwald, John Buscema, Mike Carlin, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SQUADRON»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term squadron is used in the context of the following news items.
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William R. White, former member of famed Tuskegee Airmen …
SMITHFIELD, Va. – William R. White, a former member of the famed squadron of African-American pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen, has died. He was 88. «Fox News, Jul 15»
2
Fort Drum will say farewell to Kiowa Warrior helicopter squadron
Fort Drum will say goodbye Tuesday to its squadron of Kiowa Warrior scout helicopters after 20 years of service. The helicopters, deployed five times from the ... «Syracuse.com, Jul 15»
3
Queen and Duke of Edinburgh meet RAF reservists in squadron visit
The couple met squadron personnel and spent time talking to Second World War Spitfire pilot Allan Scott, 94, who revealed that it was not the first time he had ... «stv.tv, Jul 15»
4
Duke of Edinburgh marks Royal Yacht Squadron anniversary
The duke conducted a review of the yachts belonging to members of the squadron, where he was also joined by the Princess Royal and the Earl and Countess ... «BBC News, Jun 15»
5
Star Wars Battlefront Will Have Fighter Squadron Mode
EA and DICE's upcoming Star Wars Battlefront aims to deliver on those epic encounters, too, specifically through the recently announced Fighter Squadron ... «Cinema Blend, May 15»
6
News Article CV-22 Osprey Squadron Headed for Japan
WASHINGTON, May 11, 2015 – The Department of Defense announced plans to station a special operations squadron of CV-22 Osprey aircraft at Yokota Air ... «Department of Defense, May 15»
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Keesler keeping squadron with 10 transport planes
The Air Force had considered moving the squadron to another state, but ... for more than three years to persuade the Pentagon to keep the squadron at Keesler. «Stars and Stripes, Apr 15»
8
Eielson Will Keep F-16 Squadron
The Secretary of the Air Force told Alaska officials Tuesday that Eielson Air Force Base will keep its F-16 Aggressor squadron. Alaska Congressman Don Young ... «Alaska Public Radio Network, Apr 15»
9
Pope Airfield squadron commander relieved of duty
Fort Bragg, N.C. — The commander of the 43rd Aeromedical Squadron at Fort Bragg's Pope Airfield has been relieved of duty following an investigation in the ... «WRAL.com, Jan 15»
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2 members of famed World War II black flying squadron, the …
This April 7, 2011 photo by Bruce Talamon shows Clarence E. "Buddy" Huntley Jr., a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, the famed all-black squadron that flew in ... «Fox News, Jan 15»

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