1. a small military unit typically consisting of about 30 soldiers
Usage: military
2. a group of people working together or sharing a common activity

1. to alternate players in and out of a game at the same position
Usage: sports

Examples

• The lieutenant commanded a platoon of thirty infantry soldiers.
• His platoon was deployed to the front lines during the conflict.
• A platoon of volunteers helped clean up the park after the festival.
• The coach decided to platoon his catchers throughout the season.
• The baseball team platooned left-handed and right-handed batters.
• The platoon moved carefully through the dense forest.
• She organized a platoon of students to work on the project.