Definition of Echelan
Ech"e*lon (&ebreve;sh"e*l&obreve;n),
n. [F., fr. échelle ladder, fr. L.
scala.] 1. (Mil.) 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. Upton (Tactics).
2. (Naval) An arrangement of a fleet
in a wedge or V formation.
Encyc. Dict.
Echelon lens (Optics), a large lens
constructed in several parts or layers, extending in a succession of
annular rings beyond the central lens; -- used in
lighthouses.
Ech"e*lon (?), v. t. (Mil.)
To place in echelon; to station divisions of troops in
echelon.
Ech"e*lon, v. i. To take position
in echelon.
Change direction to the left, echelon by
battalion from the right. Upton (Tactics).
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- A level or rank in an organization, profession, or society.
- (military) A formation of troops, ships, etc. in parallel rows with the end of each row projecting further than the one infront.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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