Speakur

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a formation

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.49 in modern English

Syllables
a -for-ma-tion
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

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.

Etymology

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

Inflected Forms

A formations (plural)

Questions

What does a formation mean?
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.
Where does a formation come from?
An arbitrary name, not related to the shape of the letter A.

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