Peloton

See also: peloton and pelotón

German

Etymology

Borrowed from French peloton.

Pronunciation

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Noun

Peloton n (strong, genitive Pelotons, plural Pelotons)

  1. peloton
    Synonym: Hauptfeld
  2. platoon
    Synonyms: Schützenzug, Zug
  3. firing squad (a group of soldiers detailed to execute someone or to discharge weapons ceremonially)
    Synonyms: Erschießungskommando, Exekutionskommando

Declension

Further reading

  • Peloton” in Duden online
  • Peloton” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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