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Meaning Of Echelon
n.
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.
n.
An arrangement of a fleet in a wedge or V formation.
v. t.
To place in echelon; to station divisions of troops in
echelon.