noun
- plural of squadron; organized military units, especially of aircraft or naval vessels
Usage: military
Examples
- The air force deployed three squadrons to the region.
- Fighter squadrons patrolled the coastline during the exercise.
- Naval squadrons conducted training maneuvers in the Pacific.
- The bomber squadrons returned to base after their mission.
- Two cavalry squadrons were stationed at the fort.
- The admiral commanded multiple destroyer squadrons.
- Reconnaissance squadrons gathered intelligence behind enemy lines.