Meaning

• Noun

  1. A collection of people; a number; a multitude (in general).
  2. A small unit of cavalry or armour commanded by a captain, corresponding to a platoon or company of infantry.
  3. A detachment of soldiers or police, especially horse artillery, armour, or state troopers.
  4. A group of soldiers; military forces.
  5. An individual soldier or member of a military force; a trooper.
  6. A company of actors; a troupe.
  7. A chapter of a national girl or boy scouts organization, consisting of one or more patrols of 6 to 8 youngsters each.
  8. A group of monkeys.
  9. A group of meerkat families living together.
  10. A particular roll of the drum; a quick march.
  11. A group of mushrooms that are close but not close enough to be called a cluster.

• Verb