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To form on

Form \Form\, v. i.

  1. To take a form, definite shape, or arrangement; as, the infantry should form in column.

  2. To run to a form, as a hare.
    --B. Jonson.

    To form on (Mil.), to form a lengthened line with reference to (any given object) as a basis.