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1Formation (association football) — For a description of typical positions, see Association football positions. In association football, the formation describes how the players in a team are positioned on the pitch. Different formations can be used depending on whether a team… …
2formation — 1. A f.; a structure of definite shape or cellular arrangement. 2. That which is formed. 3. The act of giving form and shape. SYN: formatio (1) [TA]. concept f. in psychology, the learning to conceive and respond in terms of abstract ideas based… …
3Phalanx formation — Phalanx redirects here. For other uses, see Phalanx (disambiguation). The phalanx (Ancient Greek: φάλαγξ, Modern Greek: φάλαγγα, phālanga; plural phalanxes or phalanges; Ancient and Modern Greek: φάλαγγες, phālanges) is a rectangular mass… …
4Line (formation) — The line formation is a standard tactical formation which has been used throughout history. This formation provided the best frontage for volley fire, while sacrificing maneuverability and defence against cavalry. The line formation came to the… …
5Single-wing formation — In American and Canadian football, a single wing formation is any offensive formation having exactly one wingback and one tight end aligned together. The single wing formation, created by Glenn Pop Warner, was a precursor to the modern spread or… …
6Marcellus Formation — Stratigraphic range: Middle Devonian …
7Wildcat formation — Base Wildcat Speed Sweep …
8Capital formation — Gross capital formation in % of gross domestic product in world economy Capital formation is a concept used in macroeconomics, national accounts and financial economics. Occasionally it is also used in corporate accounts. It can be defined… …
9Missing man formation — For the Vince Welnick group, see Missing Man Formation (band). Pilots assigned to Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW 3) perform a Missing Man Flyover formation, above USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), during a wreath laying ceremony held on the flight deck… …
10I formation — The I formation is one of the most common offensive formations in American football. The I formation draws its name from the vertical (as viewed from the opposing endzone) alignment of quarterback, fullback, and running back, particularly when… …
