a portion of a naval fleet or a detachment of warships; a subdivision of a fleet.

an armored cavalry or cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops, a headquarters, and various supporting units.

(in the U.S. Air Force).

the basic administrative and tactical unit, smaller than a group and composed of two or more flights.

a flight formation.

a number of persons grouped or united together for some purpose; group.

to form into a squadron or squadrons; marshal or array in or as if in squadrons.

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armada , battalion , escadrille , fleet , squad , unit