platoon

English

/pləˈtuːn/

noun
Definitions
  • (military) A unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a company.
  • A group of self-driving vehicles travelling in a close convoy and communicating electronically with each other.

Etymology

Derived from French plauton derived from Middle French pelote.

Origin

Middle French

pelote

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