Battalion word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "battalion" word

[noun] an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
[noun] a large indefinite number; "a battalion of ants"; "a multitude of TV antennas"

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\Bat*tal"ion\, n. [F. bataillon, fr. It. battaglione. See {Battalia}.] 1. A body of troops; esp. a body of troops or an army in battle array. ``The whole battalion views.'' --Milton. 2. (Mil.) A regiment, or two or more companies of a regiment, esp. when assembled for drill or battle.
\Bat*tal"ion\, v. t. To form into battalions. [R.]
\Bat*tal"ion\, n. (Mil.) An infantry command of two or more companies, which is the tactical unit of the infantry, or the smallest command which is self-supporting upon the battlefield, and also the unit in which the strength of the infantry of an army is expressed. Note: In the United States army, since April 29, 1898, a battalion consists of four companies, and three battalions form a regiment. The term is also applied to two or more batteries of artillery combined into a single command.

Synonyms for battalion

large number, multitude, pack

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The fun area, different aproach to word »battalion«

Let's analyse "battalion" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 44.4% of vowels is 5.8% more then average English word. Written in backwards: NOILATTAB. Average typing speed for these characters is 2430 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -... .- - - .- .-.. .. --- -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: battalion: 1 + 1 + 9 + 6 = 17, reduced: 8 . and the final result is Eight.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: battalion: 2 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 9 + 6 + 5 = 31, reduced: 4, and the final result is Four.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (2)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
B (1)	2	High Priestess	Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
T (2)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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