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platoon
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[pləˈtuːn], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a subdivision of a company of soldiers, usually forming a tactical unit that is commanded by a subaltern or lieutenant and divided into three sections
(e.g: the platoon commander)
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Origin
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mid 16th century: from French plauton (now obsolete), variant of peloton ‘platoon’, literally ‘small ball’, diminutive of pelote (see pellet)
[pləˈtuːn], (Verb)
Definitions:
- (in South Africa) apply the platoon system to (a school)
(e.g: it has been found necessary to platoon 14 schools)
- use the strategy of alternating (a pair of players or one player with another) in a specified field position in successive games
(e.g: at catcher we platooned Petralli and Stanley)
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Origin
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mid 16th century: from French plauton (now obsolete), variant of peloton ‘platoon’, literally ‘small ball’, diminutive of pelote (see pellet)
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