squadron

As nouns the difference between column and squadron

is that column is (architecture) a solid upright structure designed usually to support a larger structure above it, such as a roof or horizontal beam, but sometimes for decoration while squadron is (obsolete) primarily, a square; hence, a square body of troops; a body of troops drawn up in a square.

As nouns the difference between squadron and platoon

is that squadron is primarily, a square; hence, a square body of troops; a body of troops drawn up in a square while platoon is a unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a company.

As a verb platoon is

to alternate starts with a teammate of opposite handedness, depending on the handedness of the opposing pitcher.

As nouns the difference between squadron and battalion

is that squadron is primarily, a square; hence, a square body of troops; a body of troops drawn up in a square while battalion is an army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters. Traditionally forming part of a regiment.

As a verb battalion is

to form into battalions.

As nouns the difference between flotilla and squadron

is that flotilla is a small fleet of warships (usually of the same class), or a fleet of small ships while squadron is primarily, a square; hence, a square body of troops; a body of troops drawn up in a square.

Squadron is a related term of navy.

As nouns the difference between squadron and navy

is that squadron is (obsolete) primarily, a square; hence, a square body of troops; a body of troops drawn up in a square while navy is a country's entire sea force, including ships and personnel.

As an adjective navy is

having the dark blue colour of navy blue.

As nouns the difference between taxonomy and squadron

is that taxonomy is the science or the technique used to make a classification while squadron is (obsolete) primarily, a square; hence, a square body of troops; a body of troops drawn up in a square.