ECHELON
\ˈɛʃəlˌɒn], \ˈɛʃəlˌɒn], \ˈɛ_ʃ_ə_l_ˌɒ_n]\
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a diffraction grating consisting of a pile of plates of equal thickness arranged stepwise with a constant offset
By Princeton University
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a diffraction grating consisting of a pile of plates of equal thickness arranged stepwise with a constant offset
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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An arrangement of a body of troops when its divisions are drawn up in parallel lines each to the right or the left of the one in advance of it, like the steps of a ladder in position for climbing. Also used adjectively; as, echelon distance.
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An arrangement of a fleet in a wedge or V formation.
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To take position in echelon.
By Oddity Software
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An arrangement of a body of troops when its divisions are drawn up in parallel lines each to the right or the left of the one in advance of it, like the steps of a ladder in position for climbing. Also used adjectively; as, echelon distance.
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An arrangement of a fleet in a wedge or V formation.
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To take position in echelon.
By Noah Webster.
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(mil.) The position of an army in the form of steps, or with one division more advanced than another. The word echelon is used also in reference to nautical manceuvres. When a fleet is in echelon it presents a wedge-form to the enemy, so that the bow-guns and broadsides of the several ships can mutually defend each other.
By Daniel Lyons
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