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1.NounA unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a company.
2.NounA subdivision of a fire company, led by a captain or lieutenant.
3.NounA group of self-driving vehicles travelling in a close convoy and communicating electronically with each other.
4.NounA group of children in the platoon grouping education system.
5.VerbTo 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."
6.VerbTo specialize in a particular position or playing style.
7.VerbOf self-driving vehicles: to travel in a close convoy, each vehicle communicating electronically with the others.