pelotón — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
pelotón 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.
- section (military) A group of 10-15 soldiers led by a non-commissioned officer and forming part of a platoon.
platoon — full definition
- noun A military unit of roughly thirty to forty soldiers, usually commanded by a lieutenant, forming part of a larger company.
- verb In sports, to alternate two or more players in the same position depending on the situation.
section — full definition
- noun A distinct part of something larger, such as a document, area, or object.
- verb To divide something into separate parts, or (British, informal) to have someone detained under mental health law.