Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun squadron

3 senses of squadron

Sense 1
squadron -- (a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms)
       => cavalry -- (a highly mobile army unit)

Sense 2
squadron -- (an air force unit larger than a flight and smaller than a group)
       => air unit -- (a military unit that is part of the airforce)

Sense 3
squadron -- (a naval unit that is detached from the fleet for a particular task)
       => naval unit -- (a military unit that is part of a navy)