echelon in Dutch
echelon in Dutch is waaier — echelon means a level or rank within an organisation, especially one of importance or seniority.
echelon in Dutch
waaier
(cycling) A line of riders seeking maximum drafting in a crosswind, resulting in a diagonal line across the road.
What does "echelon" mean?
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noun A level or rank within an organisation, especially one of importance or seniority.
"She quickly rose to the upper echelons of the company."
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noun A formation of troops, ships, or aircraft arranged in parallel diagonal rows.
"The jets flew in a tight echelon formation over the stadium."
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echelon in a sentence
- She quickly rose to the upper echelons of the company.
- Only the top echelon of officers knew about the mission.
- The jets flew in a tight echelon formation over the stadium.
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What is "echelon" in Dutch?
"echelon" in Dutch is waaier. echelon means: A level or rank within an organisation, especially one of importance or seniority.
How do you use "echelon" in a sentence?
Example: "She quickly rose to the upper echelons of the company." In Dutch, "echelon" is waaier.
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