platoon
To alternate starts with a teammate of opposite handedness, depending on the…To alternate starts with a teammate of opposite handedness, depending on the handedness of the opposing pitcher
» Tom was our platoon leader.
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3 sensesTo alternate starts with a teammate of opposite handedness, depending on the handedness of the opposing pitcher
Taylor has been hitting poorly against left-handers, and Morgan has been hitting poorly against right-handers, so they will platoon.
To specialize in a particular position or playing style.
Of self-driving vehicles: to travel in a close convoy, each vehicle communicating electronically with the others.
Examples
6 sentencesTom was our platoon leader.
A platoon has about thirty soldiers.
The bedraggled houses were finally destroyed by the platoon.
He's a platoon sergeant.
Our platoon was ambushed.
ruНаш взвод попал в засаду. — odexed
Origin
From obsolete French plauton, variant of peloton, from Middle French pelote + -on. DoubletFrom obsolete French plauton, variant of peloton, from Middle French pelote + -on. Doublet of peloton. Compare pellet.
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Forms
platoons, platooning, platooned, platoonedWord family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle