Word
Echelon
How many syllables?
3 Syllables
How it's divided?
ech-e-lon
Definition
- n. - An arrangement of a body of troops when its divisions are
drawn up in parallel lines each to the right or the left of the one in
advance of it, like the steps of a ladder in position for climbing.
Also used adjectively; as, echelon distance.
- n. - An arrangement of a fleet in a wedge or V formation.
- v. t. - To place in echelon; to station divisions of troops in
echelon.
- v. i. - To take position in echelon.
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