Background for platoons

platoons

/pləˈtuːnz/

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noun

A unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a company.

Examples :

"During training exercises, the captain divided his company into three platoons, each led by a different lieutenant. "

military group unit

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noun

A group of self-driving vehicles travelling in a close convoy and communicating electronically with each other.

Examples :

"The platoons of self-driving trucks significantly reduced fuel consumption on the long highway journey. "

vehicle group technology communication traffic

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verb

To alternate starts with a teammate of opposite handedness, depending on the handedness of the opposing pitcher

Examples :

"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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verb

Of self-driving vehicles: to travel in a close convoy, each vehicle communicating electronically with the others.

Examples :

"On long highway stretches, self-driving trucks will soon platoon to save fuel and increase road efficiency. "

technology vehicle traffic communication machine system electronics internet