subformation

Meaning

1. noun A subunit of a formation; a subsidiary formation.

   moving five subformations into place before the attack

2. noun A formation (of rock) within a larger formation.
3. noun A formation that is a subset of a larger formation.

Similar words

formation subsquadron submeeting suboffice unit subagency subdetachment subparty substatus subcommission

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