Defense and Formation

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Defense noun - Means or method of defending.

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Formation and defense are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Formation" instead a noun "Defense".

Formation noun - The way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized.

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Defense and formation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defense" instead a noun "Formation".

Nearby Words: form, formed, forming, format, formative

It can be excruciatingly boring to watch a jammer grind fruitlessly away at four blockers in a flat or braced wall formation, but it's also the most effective defense in the game.

Source: Boring But Practical / Other Media
Fragile Speedster: The Speed Star formation increases speed and allows a chance of consecutive turns in exchange for defense.

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The formation is designed to spread the defense and allow option runs and short passes over the middle.

Source: Useful Notes / American Football

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