peloton — meaning in English

English meaning

• bunch noun A group of similar things gathered or fastened together.
• platoon noun A military unit of roughly thirty to forty soldiers, usually commanded by a lieutenant, forming part of a larger company.

Senses

peloton is used for these senses in English:

• bunch An informal body of friends.
• peloton (cycle racing) A group of riders formed during a cycling road race; especially, the main group of riders; the pack.
• platoon (military) A unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a company.

bunch — full definition

1. noun A group of similar things gathered or fastened together.
2. noun An informal group of people, or an unspecified but sizeable amount.
3. verb To gather or crowd together closely.

platoon — full definition

1. noun A military unit of roughly thirty to forty soldiers, usually commanded by a lieutenant, forming part of a larger company.
2. verb In sports, to alternate two or more players in the same position depending on the situation.

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