WORD MEANING
Goose formation meaning
GOOS for-MAY-shun · noun
A specific arrangement of aircraft flying in a V-shape resembling a goose in flight.
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A tactical military formation used to improve communication and visibility among pilots.
A pattern used in birdwatching to describe the flight of geese.
A term in sports describing players positioned in a V-shaped setup.
The term is primarily used in aviation and military contexts but can also appear in sports and birdwatching.
Examples
The birds flew in a perfect goose formation across the sky.
The pilot explained how the planes maintained a goose formation during the airshow.