platoon in German
platoon in German is Zug, Kolonne, Sanitätszug — platoon means a military unit of roughly thirty to forty soldiers, usually commanded by a lieutenant, forming part of a larger company.
platoon in German
Zug
(military) A unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a company.
Kolonne
(military) A unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a company.
Sanitätszug
(military) A unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a company.
What does "platoon" mean?
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noun A military unit of roughly thirty to forty soldiers, usually commanded by a lieutenant, forming part of a larger company.
"The platoon advanced under cover of darkness."
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verb In sports, to alternate two or more players in the same position depending on the situation.
"The coach platoons his two best pitchers depending on the opposing lineup."
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platoon in a sentence
- The platoon advanced under cover of darkness.
- The coach platoons his two best pitchers depending on the opposing lineup.
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What is "platoon" in German?
"platoon" in German is Zug, Kolonne, Sanitätszug. platoon means: A military unit of roughly thirty to forty soldiers, usually commanded by a lieutenant, forming part of a larger company.
How do you use "platoon" in a sentence?
Example: "The platoon advanced under cover of darkness." In German, "platoon" is Zug, Kolonne, Sanitätszug.
Are there other ways to say "platoon" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "platoon": Zug, Kolonne, Sanitätszug.
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