squadron (noun)
1squadron — ► NOUN 1) an operational unit in an air force consisting of two or more flights of aircraft. 2) a principal division of an armoured or cavalry regiment, consisting of two or more troops. 3) a group of warships detached on a particular duty or… …
2squadron leader — noun : a military officer (as in the British Royal Air Force) equivalent in rank to a major in the army * * * squadron leader noun A Royal Air Force officer corresponding in rank to a lieutenant commander or major • • • Main Entry: ↑squadron * *… …
3squadron — noun /ˈskwɒd.ɹən/ a) A body of cavalry comprising two companies or troops, and averaging from one hundred and twenty to two hundred soldiers. Those half rounding quards Just met, and, closing, stood in squadron joined. Milton. b) A detachment of… …
4squadron — noun Etymology: Italian squadrone, augmentative of squadra squad, from Old Italian Date: 1562 1. a unit of military organization: as a. a cavalry unit higher than a troop and lower than a regiment b. a naval unit consisting of two or more… …
5squadron — noun Squadron is used before these nouns: ↑commander, ↑leader …
6squadron leader — squadron ,leader noun count an officer of middle rank in the British air force …
7squadron — noun (C) a military force consisting of a group of aircraft or ships: a squadron of bombers …
8squadron leader — noun Date: 1919 a commissioned officer in the British air force who ranks with a major in the army …
9Squadron Leader — noun A rank in the Royal Air Force and other Commonwealth air forces above Flight Lieutenant and below Wing Commander …
10squadron leader — noun a rank of officer in the RAF, above flight lieutenant and below wing commander …