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pelotón

platoon

noun peh-loh-TOHN Rare

Origin: From French peloton, augmentative of pelote (ball).

Also means

pack (of cyclists)

Usage Note

Pelotón has two main uses: a military platoon and, in cycling, the main pack of riders (el pelotón ciclista). The written accent on -ón is essential, and the plural is pelotones. It is built on the same root as pelota (ball), via French peloton.

Examples

"El pelotón avanzó hacia la colina."

Natural Translation

The platoon advanced towards the hill.

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