Peloton

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See also: peloton and pelotón

German

Etymology

Borrowed from French peloton.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pelotɔ̃/, , , , ,
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Noun

Peloton n (strong, genitive Pelotons, plural Pelotons)

  1. (cycling) peloton (largest group of cyclists in a race)
    Synonyms: Hauptfeld, Pulk
  2. (military) firing squad (group of soldiers detailed to execute someone by shooting)
    Synonyms: Erschießungskommando, Exekutionskommando
  3. (obsolete) platoon
    Synonyms: Zug, Schützenzug

Declension

Declension of Peloton
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Peloton die Pelotons
genitive eines des Pelotons der Pelotons
dative einem dem Peloton den Pelotons
accusative ein das Peloton die Pelotons

Further reading

  • “Peloton” in Duden online
  • “Peloton” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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