coffin corner
coffin corner · coffin corners
The position in a formation of ships or bombers that is most exposed to enemy fireThe position in a formation of ships or bombers that is most exposed to enemy fire.
Meaning
4 sensesThe position in a formation of ships or bombers that is most exposed to enemy fire.
A situation in which the aircraft cannot increase or decrease its airspeed without stalling or buffeting.
A corner of the field formed by the opponent's goal line and a sideline, into which a punt is often aimed in order to force the opposition to play close to their goal line.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see coffin, corner.
Forms
plural: coffin corners| Singular | coffin corner |
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