Platoon

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /pləˈtuːn/

Origin

From obsolete French plauton, variant of peloton, from Middle French pelote + -on. Compare pellet.

Full definition of platoon

Noun

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

Verb

1. (baseball) To alternate starts with a teammate of opposite handedness, depending on the handedness of the opposing pitcherTaylor has been hitting poorly against left-handers, and Morgan has been hitting poorly against right-handers, so they will platoon.