squadron

noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about squadron at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

1. A cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms.
2. An air force unit larger than a flight and smaller than a group.
3. A naval unit that is detached from the fleet for a particular task.