Sekirov Dictionary

platoon

/pləˈtuːn/

noun 4
verb 3
forms 3

noun4

A unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a company.
A subdivision of a fire company, led by a captain or lieutenant.
A group of self-driving vehicles travelling in a close convoy and communicating electronically with each other.
(historical) A group of children in the platoon grouping education system.

verb3

•
To 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.
- You must understand the rules of football in 1939. There was no platooning, so each man played both offense and defense. — 2014
Of self-driving vehicles: to travel in a close convoy, each vehicle communicating electronically with the others.

forms

platooned · platooning · platoons

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