pelotão — meaning in English

English meaning

• platoon noun A military unit of roughly thirty to forty soldiers, usually commanded by a lieutenant, forming part of a larger company.

Senses

pelotão is used for these senses in English:

• 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.

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.