Echelon word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "echelon" word

[noun] a diffraction grating consisting of a pile of plates of equal thickness arranged stepwise with a constant offset
[noun] a body of troops arranged in a line

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\Ech"e*lon\ ([e^]sh"e*l[o^]n), n. [F., fr. ['e]chelle 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).

Related terms: battle array, caste, class, close formation, condition, deployment, disposition, file, footing, formation, formation flying, hierarchy, open order, order, order of battle, place, position, power structure, precedence, queue, rank, rate, rating, row, sphere, stage, standing, station, status, string, tier

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Let's analyse "echelon" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Three syllables and Three vowels. 42.9% of vowels is 4.3% more then average English word. Written in backwards: NOLEHCE. Average typing speed for these characters is 1930 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: . -.-. .... . .-.. --- -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: echelon: 5 + 5 + 6 = 16, reduced: 7 . and the final result is Seven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: echelon: 5 + 3 + 8 + 5 + 3 + 6 + 5 = 35, reduced: 8, and the final result is Eight.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (2)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
H (1)	8	Strength	Couragous, Faithful, Caring
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter

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