Thesaurus: battalion

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1. n. A body of troops; esp. a body of troops or an army in battle array.
2. n. A regiment, or two or more companies of a regiment, esp. when assembled for drill or battle.
3. v. t. To form into battalions.
4. n. an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
5. n. a large indefinite quantity
6. 1. A body of troops; esp. a body of troops or an army in battle array. "The whole battalion views." Milton. 2. (Mil.) A regiment, or two or more companies of a regiment, esp. when assembled for drill or battle. To form into battalions. [R.]
7. A regiment, or two or more companies of a regiment, esp. whenassembled for drill or battle.
8. n:100 n. an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies n. a large indefinite number