polearm
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- noun
- /ˈpoʊlˌɑrm/
:
arma de asta
Examples
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It looks awfully close, within polearm reach if the target was uncooperative.
Blog text (11) -
He swung his polearm to bear on the new Meistersinger.
Fiction book (1992) -
Although Casimir didn't take his eyes off the polearm, he knew the approaching man was a soldier by his jangling armor.
Fiction book (1992) -
He'd sent Polearm Squadron, the A-wing unit commanded by Captain Todra Mayn, on ahead.
Fiction book (1999) -
There may be other spear units with higher agility, such as units with shorter spears and/or carrying a shield, allowing faster movements of their polearms to engage enemy cavalry in melee.
Blog text (3) -
During the battle, the knight skillfully wielded his polearm to keep enemies at bay.
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She trained rigorously to master her polearm, learning how to extend her reach in close combat.
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The soldiers lined up with their polearms, ready to defend the castle from the approaching enemy.
Synonyms
A long wooden pole with a sharp or heavy end used for fighting
A long-handled ax with a hammer or spike used in medieval battles
A heavy axe with a long handle used in battle
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Etymology
Polearm comes from two plain words: pole meaning 'long stick' and arm meaning a 'weapon' or 'arm' used for fighting. So a polearm is a weapon with a blade or point on the end of a long pole, which lets you keep enemies at a distance.