platoon

Words with a similar base: platoon

'platoon'

[platoon.n.01] as in: a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant

'platoon'

[platoon.n.02] as in: a team of policemen working under the military platoon system

'platoon'

[platoon.n.03] as in: a group of persons who are engaged in a common activity

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Examples:
platoons of tourists poured out of the busses
the defensive platoon of the football team