English noun: squadron | |||
1. | squadron (group) a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms | ||
Broader (hypernym) | cavalry | ||
2. | squadron (group) an air force unit larger than a flight and smaller than a group | ||
Broader (hypernym) | air unit | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | escadrille | ||
Member meronym | wing | ||
3. | squadron (group) a naval unit that is detached from the fleet for a particular task | ||
Broader (hypernym) | naval unit | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | escadrille | ||