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Meaning of 'echelon' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Echelon [ 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.
- An arrangement of a fleet in a wedge or V formation.
2 . Echelon [ v. i.]
- To take position in echelon.
3 . Echelon [ v. t.]
- To place in echelon; to station divisions of troops in echelon.

Meaning of 'echelon' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . echelon [ n]
Meaning (1):
- status in a society or organization
Example in sentence:
  • the upper echelon

Nearby Words:

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