Echelon

['eʃəlɒn;'eɪʃ-] or ['ɛʃəlɑn]

Definition

(noun.) a diffraction grating consisting of a pile of plates of equal thickness arranged stepwise with a constant offset.

(noun.) a body of troops arranged in a line.

Checker: Sigmund--From WordNet

Definition

(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.

(n.) An arrangement of a fleet in a wedge or V formation.

(v. t.) To place in echelon; to station divisions of troops in echelon.

(v. i.) To take position in echelon.

Typist: Maxine

Definition

n. an arrangement of troops in battalions or divisions placed parallel to one another but no two on the same alignment each having its front clear of that in advance.

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