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A formation

A formation noun: a variation of the single-wing formation, differing in placing the quarterback further back from the line and closer to the center, and placing the backfield opposite the "strong" side of the unbalanced line.

Noun

A formation (plural A formations)

  1. A variation of the single-wing formation, differing in placing the quarterback further back from the line and closer to the center, and placing the backfield opposite the "strong" side of the unbalanced line.

Forms of A formation

pluralA formations

Origin of A formation

An arbitrary name, not related to the shape of the letter A.

Questions about A formation

What does A formation mean?
A formation means a variation of the single-wing formation, differing in placing the quarterback further back from the line and closer to the center, and placing the backfield opposite the "strong" side of the unbalanced line.
What part of speech is A formation?
A formation is a noun.
What is the plural of A formation?
The plural of A formation is A formations.

Words near A formation in the dictionary

  1. a fool and his money
  2. a fool and his money are easily parted
  3. a fool and his money are soon parted
  4. a foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds
  5. A for effort
  6. A formation
  7. a forteriori
  8. a fortiori
  9. a friend in need is a friend indeed
  10. a fry short of a Happy Meal
  11. a fuck sight

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