Definition of platoons:
(n) :
(military) A unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a company.
(n) :
A subdivision of a fire company, led by a captain or lieutenant.
(v) :
(baseball) To alternate starts with a teammate of opposite handedness, depending on the handedness of the opposing pitcher
(v) :
(sports) To specialize in a particular position or playing style.
(n) :
A group of self-driving vehicles travelling in a close convoy and communicating electronically with each other.
(v) :
Of self-driving vehicles: to travel in a close convoy, each vehicle communicating electronically with the others.