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How to pronounce battalion in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms large number, multitude, pack, plurality
Type of large indefinite amount, large indefinite quantity


a battalion of ants.
Type Words
Type of army unit
Has types united states army rangers

Examples of battalion

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Battalion Chief Michael Scott said the district purchased the new truck in 2007.
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A battalion chief leaves the Schenectady Fire Department on a call on Wednesday.
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The Rwandan battalion is working with a unit from Nigeria as part of the UNAMID.
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The fire had started from an electrical short-circuit, the battalion chief said.
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Isaac Muwa, as he leads a battalion guarding an aid convoy to the town of Cwero.
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Bessie Hudson of Orange County Fire Rescue has been promoted to battalion chief.
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He spent 18 months at Fort Hood in Texas as a clerk in a battalion headquarters.
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Time and again, battalion leaders knew of the atrocities but failed to end them.
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Battalion Chief Andy West said it would be a backup vehicle for the tower truck.
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More examples
  • An army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
  • A large indefinite number; "a battalion of ants"; "a multitude of TV antennas"; "a plurality of religions"
  • A battalion is a military unit. The use of the term "battalion" varies by nationality and branch of service. Typically a battalion consists of 300 to 800 soldiers and is divided into a number of companies. A battalion is typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel. In some countries the word "battalion" is associated with the infantry.
  • Battalion, in comics, may refer to: *Battalion (DC Comics), aka Alexander Lyons, a member of Team Titans, an alternative universe version of the Teen Titans *Battalion (WildStorm), aka Jackson King, superhero from the Wildstorm Universe, usually connected with incarnations of Stormwatchn*V- ...
  • Battalion is a fictional character in the DC Comics universe. He first appeared in Team Titans #2 (November 1992).
  • A Swedish/Finnish battalion during the mid 17th century up to the mid 18th century was the smallest tactical unit during battles. The 600 men unit was temporary formed at the inception of a battle by joining four foot companies from a foot regiment of eight companies. ...
  • Battalion (Jackson King) is a fictional comic book superhero in the series, Stormwatch.
  • The Battalion is the student newspaper of Texas A&M University. Started in 1893 as a monthly publication, it continues to this day, now as a daily paper. The first paper at Texas A&M University was the Texas Collegian published in 1878. ...
  • A battalion, usually about 400-strong, is comprised of three rifle companies, a combat support company and a headquarters company. Battalions often blend companies with different fighting specialties to take on tasks that no existing unit is properly configured to tackle. ...