militia vs platoon

militia

noun
  • An army of trained civilians, which may be an official reserve army, called upon in time of need, the entire able-bodied population of a state which may also be called upon, or a private force not under government control. 

  • Synonym of militsia: the national police force of certain countries (e.g. Belarus). 

platoon

noun
  • A unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a company. 

  • A group of children in the platoon grouping education system. 

  • A group of self-driving vehicles travelling in a close convoy and communicating electronically with each other. 

verb
  • To specialize in a particular position or playing style. 

  • Of self-driving vehicles: to travel in a close convoy, each vehicle communicating electronically with the others. 

  • To alternate starts with a teammate of opposite handedness, depending on the handedness of the opposing pitcher 

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