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battalion

/bəˈtælɪən/

Meanings
noun
An army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters. Traditionally forming part of a regiment.

Examples :

"The army battalion was responsible for securing the town square. "
military war unit organization group

Related Words

Illustration traditionally

traditionally adverb

/tɹəˈdɪʃənli/

In a traditional manner.

"My family traditionally celebrates birthdays with a big meal. "

Illustration battalions

battalions noun

/bəˈtæljənz/ /bəˈtæliənz/

An army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters. Traditionally forming part of a regiment.

"During the military parade, several battalions of soldiers marched past the reviewing stand in perfect formation. "

Illustration headquarters

headquarters noun

/ˌhɛd.ˈkwɔː.təz/ /ˈhɛd.ˌkwɔɹ.təz/

The military installation from which troops are commanded and orders are issued; the military unit consisting of a commander and his support staff.

"The army's headquarters issued a new order for all troops. "

Illustration championship

championship noun

/ˈtʃæmpi.ənʃɪp/

A competition to determine a champion, especially the final of a series of competitions.

"The school's basketball team won the championship this year. "

Illustration responsible

responsible noun

/ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩/

The individual who bears the responsibility for something.

"The responsible for the project is Maria. "

Illustration companies

companies noun

/ˈkʌmp(ə)niz/ /ˈkʌmpəniz/

A team; a group of people who work together professionally.

"Sentence: "Many companies in this city offer jobs to college graduates." "

Illustration extension

extension noun

/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

Illustration regiment

regiment noun

/ˈɹɛdʒɪmənt/

A unit of armed troops under the command of an officer, and consisting of several smaller units; now specifically, usually composed of two or more battalions.

"The army sent a whole regiment to help secure the border. "

Illustration courtyard

courtyard noun

/ˈkɔːt.jɑːd/ /ˈkɔɹt.jɑɹd/

An area, open to the sky, partially or wholly surrounded by walls or buildings.

"She sat in the courtyard, enjoying the garden."

Illustration securing

securing verb

/səˈkjɔːɹɪŋ/ /səˈkjɝɪŋ/

To make safe; to relieve from apprehensions of, or exposure to, danger; to guard; to protect.

"The librarian is securing the valuable books behind a glass display case. "

Illustration exercises

exercises noun

/ˈɛksəsaɪzɪz/ /ˈɛksɚsaɪzɪz/

Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.

"The teacher told us that the next exercise is to write an essay."

Illustration formation

formation noun

/fə(ɹ).ˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /fɔɹ.ˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Something possessing structure or form.

"The intricate formation of the puzzle pieces allowed the child to assemble a picture of a dog. "