[pləˈtuːn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a subdivision of a company of soldiers, usually forming a tactical unit that is commanded by a subaltern or lieutenant and divided into three sections
(e.g: the platoon commander)


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Origin:
mid 16th century: from French plauton (now obsolete), variant of peloton ‘platoon’, literally ‘small ball’, diminutive of pelote (see pellet)

[pləˈtuːn], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (in South Africa) apply the platoon system to (a school)
(e.g: it has been found necessary to platoon 14 schools)

- use the strategy of alternating (a pair of players or one player with another) in a specified field position in successive games
(e.g: at catcher we platooned Petralli and Stanley)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century: from French plauton (now obsolete), variant of peloton ‘platoon’, literally ‘small ball’, diminutive of pelote (see pellet)