platoon Meaning & Definition
What Does Platoon Mean?
Platoon is a noun that means A unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a company. It can also mean A subdivision of a fire company, led by a captain or lieutenant. As a verb, it means To alternate starts with a teammate of opposite handedness, depending on the handedness of the opposing pitcher.
Platoon: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /pləˈtuːn/ |
| Plural | platoons |
| Verb forms | platoons, platooning, platooned |
Platoon Definition (Noun)
- A unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a company.
- A subdivision of a fire company, led by a captain or lieutenant.
- A group of self-driving vehicles travelling in a close convoy and communicating electronically with each other.
- A group of children in the platoon grouping education system.
Platoon as a Verb
- To alternate starts with a teammate of opposite handedness, depending on the handedness of the opposing pitcher
Taylor has been hitting poorly against left-handers, and Morgan has been hitting poorly against right-handers, so they will platoon.
- To specialize in a particular position or playing style.
- Of self-driving vehicles: to travel in a close convoy, each vehicle communicating electronically with the others.
Synonyms of Platoon
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Platoon synonyms and antonyms →Platoon in a Sentence
Taylor has been hitting poorly against left-handers, and Morgan has been hitting poorly against right-handers, so they will platoon.
Word Forms & Grammar
platoon (plural platoons)
platoon (third-person singular simple present platoons, present participle platooning, simple past and past participle platooned)
Words That Rhyme With Platoon
Origin of Platoon
From obsolete French plauton, variant of peloton, from Middle French pelote + -on. Doublet of peloton. Compare pellet.
Questions People Ask About Platoon
Is platoon a noun or a verb?
Platoon is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of platoon?
The plural of platoon is platoons.
What is the past tense of platoon?
The past tense of platoon is platooned. The present participle is platooning.