1. (

• platoon

) a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant ;

2. (

• platoon ,

) a team of policemen working under the military platoon system ;

3. (

• platoon ,

) a group of persons who are engaged in a common activity; "platoons of tourists poured out of the busses"; "the defensive platoon of the football team" ;