pla
toon
Plural
platoons
1
a military unit, subdivision of a company, typically with a headquarters and two or more squads, usually led by a lieutenant
- The battalion consists of several platoons.
- Each platoon in the battalion has a designated sergeant.
- Soldiers from the platoon were assigned different tasks.
- The platoon was deployed to secure the perimeter.
- During drills, the platoon practiced coordinated maneuvers.
2
a team of police officers operating under a military-style structure
- The police platoon was deployed to manage the protest.
- Each platoon patrolled a different sector of the city.
- The platoon responded quickly to the emergency call.
- Officers in the platoon received special training in crowd control.
- The platoon worked in shifts to ensure 24-hour coverage.
3
a group of people who are doing the same activity or sharing a common characteristic
- A platoon of volunteers helped rebuild the playground.
- The company sent a platoon of engineers to the disaster site.
- A platoon of reporters covered the election.
- A platoon of athletes trained together for the tournament.
- The charity mobilized a platoon of helpers for the food drive.