halberd Synonyms
halberd Meaning
halberd (n)
a pike fitted with an ax head
halberd (n.)
An ancient long-handled weapon, of which the head had a point and several long, sharp edges, curved or straight, and sometimes additional points. The heads were sometimes of very elaborate form.
halberd Sentence Examples
- The knight charged into battle with a gleaming halberd poised in his iron-clad fist.
- The Swiss pikemen relied heavily on halberds as their primary weapon of warfare.
- The halberd's hook-shaped head proved devastating against both infantry and cavalry.
- The mercenary wielded the halberd with such proficiency that he seemed to dance through the ranks of his foes.
- The heavy blade of the halberd sliced through chain mail with ease, leaving a trail of bloodshed in its wake.
- The halberd's versatility made it a formidable weapon for both thrusting and sweeping attacks.
- The pikeman's halberd extended well beyond his reach, providing him with a significant advantage over close-range opponents.
- The row of gleaming halberds presented an impenetrable barrier against the charging cavalry.
- The halberd's shaft was reinforced with metal, making it almost impossible to break or deflect.
- The halberd's iconic shape is forever etched in the annals of medieval warfare, symbolizing both its destructive power and the skill with which it was wielded.
FAQs About the word halberd
a pike fitted with an ax headAn ancient long-handled weapon, of which the head had a point and several long, sharp edges, curved or straight, and sometimes addi
javelin, pike, lance, spear,trident, harpoon, gaff,leister, shaft, spike
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The knight charged into battle with a gleaming halberd poised in his iron-clad fist.
The Swiss pikemen relied heavily on halberds as their primary weapon of warfare.
The halberd's hook-shaped head proved devastating against both infantry and cavalry.
The mercenary wielded the halberd with such proficiency that he seemed to dance through the ranks of his foes.
