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platoons

The correct spelling is platoons.

How to pronounce platoons

noun

IPA: /pləˈtuːnz/

Say it like: Pla-too-ns

The correct spelling is platoons. A unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a company. For example: "Taylor has been hitting poorly against left-handers, and Morgan has been hitting poorly against right-handers, so they will platoon."

Usage Examples

Taylor has been hitting poorly against left-handers, and Morgan has been hitting poorly against right-handers, so they will platoon.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a company.
  2. 2.A group of self-driving vehicles travelling in a close convoy and communicating electronically with each other.

verb

  1. 1.To alternate starts with a teammate of opposite handedness, depending on the handedness of the opposing pitcher
  2. 2.Of self-driving vehicles: to travel in a close convoy, each vehicle communicating electronically with the others.

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