Word Meaning

squadron definition and meaning

n. Primarily, a square; hence, a square body of troops; a body of troops drawn up in a square.
n. A body of cavarly comparising two companies or troops, and averging from one hundred and twenty to two hundred men.
n. A detachment of vessels employed on any particular service or station, under the command of the senior officer; as, the North Atlantic Squadron.

Crossword clues for squadron

- Basic unit of an air force
- Cavalry unit