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PLATOONS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Platoons.

Platoons - as a noun

A military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant

A team of policemen working under the military platoon system

A group of persons who are engaged in a common activity

Example: "Platoons of tourists poured out of the busses"

Platoons - as a verb

To alternate starts with a teammate of opposite handedness, depending on the handedness of the opposing pitcher

Example: "Taylor has been hitting poorly against left-handers, and morgan has been hitting poorly against right-handers, so they will platoon."

Of self-driving vehicles: to travel in a close convoy, each vehicle communicating electronically with the others.

Example Sentences

"The platoons marched in formation during the military parade."
"The general deployed multiple platoons to secure the perimeter."
"The platoons underwent rigorous training exercises."
"The platoons moved stealthily through the jungle."
"During the battle, several platoons were ambushed."
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Word Game Points

Is PLATOONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, platoons is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PLATOONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is PLATOONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, platoons is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PLATOONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is PLATOONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, platoons is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PLATOONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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