el
masculine
/peloˈton/
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Translation
platoon, pack
Word origin
From French peloton ('small ball, cluster of soldiers'), a diminutive of pelote ('ball'), from Latin pila ('ball').
- Origin
- French
- Root
- peloton
- English cognates
- platoon, pellet
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralpelotones
Examples
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The platoon of soldiers advanced across the field.
ciclista .
The cyclist broke away from the pack.
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A squad of police surrounded the building.
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The main pack was going very fast.
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The sergeant ordered the platoon to stop.
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