Word Meaning

echelon definition and meaning

n. An arrangement of a body of troops when its divisions are drawn up in parallel lines each to the right or the left of the one in advance of it, like the steps of a ladder in position for climbing. Also used adjectively; as, echelon distance.
n. An arrangement of a fleet in a wedge or V formation.
v. t. To place in echelon; to station divisions of troops in echelon.
v. i. To take position in echelon.

Crossword clues for echelon

- Formation of troops in parallel rows
- Level
- Level in an organisation
- Level of command
- Level of command found in creche, long ago
- Level or rank in an organisation
- level or rank in an organization
- Military unit
- Rank
- Step like formation
- Tier (of command)