platoon

platoon
1. noun /pləˈtuːn/
A unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a company.
2. verb /pləˈtuːn/
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.


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  • platoon — [plə to͞on′] n. [Fr peloton, a ball, group, platoon < OFr pelote, a ball: see PELLET] 1. a military unit composed of two or more squads or sections, normally under the command of a lieutenant: it is a subdivision of a company, troop, etc. 2. a …   English World dictionary

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  • Platoon — Pla*toon , n. [F. peloton a ball of thread, a knot or group of men, a platoon, from pelote a ball formed of things wound round. See {Pellet}.] (Mil.) (a) Formerly, a body of men who fired together; also, a small square body of soldiers to… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • platoon — ► NOUN ▪ a subdivision of a company of soldiers, usually commanded by a subaltern or lieutenant and divided into three sections. ORIGIN French peloton platoon , literally small ball …   English terms dictionary

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  • Platoon — A platoon is a military unit typically composed of two to four sections or squads and containing about 30 to 50 soldiers. Platoons are organised into a company, which typically consists of three, four or five platoons. A platoon is typically the… …   Wikipedia

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