formation

/fɔrˈmeɪ·ʃən/ n [C/U] (ROCK)

Definition

› earth science a large area of rock that has characteristics different from the land surrounding it

(Definition of formation n (ROCK) from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

to do something that spoils someone's plans

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