squadron

/ˈskwɑdrən/
noun
  1. A military unit consisting of a number of soldiers, ships, or aircraft, typically smaller than a regiment or fleet.
    • A squadron of warships patrolled the coast during the storm.
    • He served in a cavalry squadron during the war.
    • The fighter squadron was deployed to the base in the Middle East.
  2. A large group of people or things moving or working together.
    • A squadron of drones flew in formation over the stadium.
    • The school sent a squadron of volunteers to help with the beach cleanup.
    • A squadron of reporters gathered outside the courthouse.
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