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platoon

platoon

3 7.3
A group of vehicles that drive closely together using automatic control
  • noun
  • /pləˈtuːn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : pelotón de vehículos
  • Then, for the next few innings, you can mix and match right-handers with left-handers, taking advantage of the platoon matchups to quash any early rallies.
  • platoon of vehicles
  • platoon of cars
  • platoon of trucks

Examples

  • And we also had one, one of my platoons did convoy escort missions.

  • "Competing against each other makes the platoon stronger," Velayo said, "It increases morale and gives you the opportunity to show everyone else what you're good at."

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  • The convoy of self-driving cars formed a platoon on the highway to optimize traffic flow and safety.

  • As the platoon of connected trucks approached the junction, they communicated to maintain a safe distance from one another.

  • To enhance efficiency, the fleet manager decided to deploy a platoon of autonomous vehicles for the delivery route.

Synonyms

convoy
vsplatoon
125 4.1

A group of vehicles like trucks or ships traveling together for safety

involves automated close formation with coordinated control for efficiency and safety

How Coordinated

platoon
  • Specialized
3 7.3
convoy
125 4.1
SOV
  • Jargon
7.7

Surface Forms

platoon singular
platoons plural

Etymology

Platoon comes from the French peloton meaning 'small ball' or 'little group'. Picture cars or trucks driving very close together like a tight little ball, and you will see why a platoon of vehicles is a coordinated convoy moving in close order.