tight formation
Close ranks maintained
Tight formation describes a group moving closely together in organized arrangement, originally military or aviation terminology for aircraft or troops maintaining minimal spacing.
The phrase extends to any coordinated group keeping close proximity: The geese flew in tight formation, The cyclists rode in tight formation to reduce wind resistance.
In American football, it describes an offensive alignment with receivers positioned near the linemen rather than spread wide.
- closeNearby or to shut
- ranksPositions in hierarchy
- wedgeTapered splitting tool
- squadronMilitary aviation unit
- phalanxMassed infantry formation
clustered · compact · drill · parade ground · military · flying · geese · marching · in step · fall in line · precision · lockstep · coordinated · disciplined · shoulder-to-shoulder · close quarters · parade · maneuver
tight formationspread formation
Offensive alignment maximizing width
spread out · spaced out · scattered · dispersed · staggered formation
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