Platoon

n.

1.

(Mil.) Formerly, a body of men who fired together; also, a small square body of soldiers to strengthen the angles of a hollow square.

Noun	1.	platoon - a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant
	2.	platoon - a team of policemen working under the military platoon system
	3.	platoon - a group of persons who are engaged in a common activity; "platoons of tourists poured out of the busses"; "the defensive platoon of the football team"

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