Formation and Trench

Formation

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

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

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

Trench noun - A long narrow channel dug in the earth.

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Formation and trench are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Formation" instead a noun "Trench".

Nearby Words: trenchant, trenched, trencher, trenching

similar	similar formation	similar trench
common	common formation	common trench
circular	circular formation	circular trench
single	single formation	single trench
Other adjectives: entire, massive, military, last, giant.

One instance where this can be seen very clearly is when the Y-Wings are making their trench run in close formation in A New Hope.

Source: Space Friction

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