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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