| 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 | ||