detachment (n)

n08215248

type n
lex_filenum 14
def a small unit of troops of special composition
Outgoing links
Hypernym army unit
Derivationally related form detachment → detach
Hyponym bodyguard; patrol; picket; press gang; provost guard; rearguard
Member meronym flanker
Incoming links
Hyponym army unit
Hypernym bodyguard; patrol; picket; press gang; provost guard; rearguard
Member holonym flanker
Derivationally related form detach → detachment

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