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Noun

Verb

Proper Noun

Adjective

The word "echelon" can be used as noun, verb, proper noun and adjective.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

echelon form echelon lens echelon parking echelonic echelonment multiechelon rear echelon

Context

cycling linear algebra military

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

diffraction grating force grating military force military group military unit position status

Type Of (IsA)

diffraction grating military unit status

Related Terms

chevron en echelon

Related Terms

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