platoon
/plʌtˈun/
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Noun
a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant
Noun
a team of policemen working under the military platoon system
Noun
a group of persons who are engaged in a common activity; "platoons of tourists poured out of the busses"; "the defensive platoon of the football team"