What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Wings vs Squadron - What's the difference?

wings | squadron |

As nouns the difference between wings and squadron

is that wings is while squadron is (obsolete) primarily, a square; hence, a square body of troops; a body of troops drawn up in a square.

As a verb wings

is (wing).

wings

English

Noun

(head)
  • English plurals
  • (plural only) The unseen area each side of a stage.
  • (plural only) The insignia of a qualified pilot or aircrew member.
  • * 2004: , Character: Profiles in Presidential Courage
    • Anyone and everyone with wings - press officers, operations specialists, even General ."

    Verb

    (head)
  • (wing)

    • Anagrams

    *

    squadron

    English

    (Webster 1913)

    Noun

  • (en noun) (abbreviated to: sqn)
  • (obsolete) Primarily, a square; hence, a square body of troops; a body of troops drawn up in a square.
    • "Those half-rounding guards Just met, and, closing, stood in squadron joined." -Milton.
  • (military, army) A body of cavalry comprising two companies or troops, and averaging from one hundred and twenty to two hundred soldiers.
  • (military, navy) A detachment of vessels employed on any particular service or station, under the command of the senior officer; as, the North Atlantic Squadron.
  • (military, air force) A tactical air force unit; consists of at least two flights; multiple squadrons make up a group or wing (depending on particular air force).

    • Derived terms

    * flying squadron * squaddie / squaddy * Squadron Leader, squadron leader