battalion

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/bəˈtælɪən/ English

Definitions

noun

An army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters. Traditionally forming part of a regiment.
An army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters; forming part of a brigade.
Any large body of troops.
(by extension) A great number of things.

verb

To form into battalions.

Related words

Synonyms

heap horde load mass pile swathe pack multitude large number regiment platoon corps squad regimental legion phalange cavalry brigade

Associated

perpetuated grenadier marines parachute infantry expeditionary gallipoli mechanized

Rhymes

medallion pectoral medallion gallion dahlia in gallia in italian mccallion scallion stallion

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