Meaning
platoon; squad
- A military subunit consisting of several squads under a lieutenant.
- A specific detachment assembled for an execution.
In a sentence
Il capitano ha ordinato al plotone di avanzare con cautela.
The captain ordered the platoon to advance cautiously.
Il condannato ha affrontato il plotone d'esecuzione a testa alta.
The condemned man faced the firing squad with his head held high.
Non tutti i soldati del plotone condividevano gli ordini ricevuti.
Not all soldiers of the platoon agreed with the orders received.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| plotone | masculine · singular |
| plotoni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Frequently heard in the fixed collocation 'plotone d'esecuzione' (firing squad).
- In cycling racing, the main pack is usually called 'gruppo', though 'plotone' is occasionally used.