procession vs troop

procession

verb
  • To take part in a procession. 

  • To ascertain, mark, and establish the boundary lines of (lands). 

noun
  • A group of people or things moving along in an orderly, stately, or solemn manner; a train of persons advancing in order; a retinue. 

  • A number of things happening in sequence (in space or in time). 

  • The rapid dismissal of a series of batsmen. 

  • The act of progressing or proceeding. 

troop

verb
  • To move or march as if in a crowd. 

  • To march on; to go forward in haste. 

  • To move in numbers; to come or gather in crowds or troops. 

noun
  • Mushrooms that are in a close group but not close enough to be called a cluster. 

  • A group of meerkat families living together. 

  • A collection of people; a number; a multitude (in general). 

  • A company of actors; a troupe. 

  • A chapter of a national girl or boy scouts organization, consisting of one or more patrols of 6 to 8 youngsters each. 

  • A particular roll of the drum; a quick march. 

  • A group of baboons. 

  • A group of soldiers; military forces. 

  • A detachment of soldiers or police, especially horse artillery, armour, or state troopers. 

  • A small unit of cavalry or armour commanded by a captain, corresponding to a platoon or company of infantry. 

  • An individual soldier or member of a military force. 

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