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squadron in Dutch

squadron in Dutch is eskadron, eskader — squadron means a military unit, especially in the air force or navy, made up of several smaller groups.

squadron in Dutch

eskadron
noun
(military, historical, army) A body of cavalry comprising two companies or troops, averaging from one hundred and twenty to two hundred soldiers.
eskader
noun

What does "squadron" mean?

  1. noun A military unit, especially in the air force or navy, made up of several smaller groups.
    "The fighter squadron flew in tight formation over the base."
  2. noun A unit of cavalry or armored vehicles, or a naval detachment.
    "A squadron of warships patrolled the coastline."
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squadron in a sentence

  • The fighter squadron flew in tight formation over the base.
  • The squadron was ordered to return to its base before nightfall.
  • A squadron of warships patrolled the coastline.
  • The museum has a model of a cavalry squadron from long ago.

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What is "squadron" in Dutch?
"squadron" in Dutch is eskadron, eskader. squadron means: A military unit, especially in the air force or navy, made up of several smaller groups.
How do you use "squadron" in a sentence?
Example: "The fighter squadron flew in tight formation over the base." In Dutch, "squadron" is eskadron, eskader.
Are there other ways to say "squadron" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "squadron": eskadron, eskader.
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