echelon

1. 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. Source: opted

2. n. An arrangement of a fleet in a wedge or V formation. Source: opted

3. v. t. To place in echelon; to station divisions of troops in echelon. Source: opted

4. v. i. To take position in echelon. Source: opted

5. n. status in a society or organization Source: wordnet

6. n. a body of troops arranged in a line Source: wordnet

7. n. a diffraction grating consisting of a pile of plates of equal thickness arranged stepwise with a constant offset Source: wordnet

8. 1. (Mil.) 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. Upton (Tactics). 2. (Naval) An arrangement of a fleet in a wedge or Encyc. Dict. Echelon lens (Optics), a large lens constructed in several parts or layers, extending in a succession of annular rings beyond the central lens; - - used in lighthouses. To place in echelon; to station divisions of troops in echelon. To take position in echelon. Change direction to the left, echelon by battalion from the right. Upton (Tactics). Source: webster

9. An arrangement of a body of troops when its divisions are drawnup in parallel lines each to the right or the left of the one inadvance of it, like the steps of a ladder in position for climbing.Also used adjectively; as, echelon distance. Upton (Tactics). Source: adambom

10. n:100 n. a body of troops arranged in a line n. a diffraction grating consisting of a pile of plates of equal thickness arranged stepwise with a constant offset Source: ecdict

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