pikemen Definition
soldiers armed with pikes, a long spear-like weapon.
Using pikemen: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pikemen" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The pikemen marched in formation towards the enemy lines.
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The pikemen were the backbone of the army's infantry.
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The pikemen were able to hold off the cavalry charge with their long weapons.
pikemen Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for pikemen
- spearman
- halberdiers
- lancers
Phrases with pikemen
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The pike and shot formation was widely used in Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries.
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The pikemen formed a pike square to repel the enemy cavalry.
the shaft of a pike
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The pikemen carried their pikestaffs with pride.
Origins of pikemen
from pike, a medieval weapon
Summary: pikemen in Brief
'Pikemen' [ˈpaɪkmən] are soldiers who carry pikes, a long spear-like weapon. They were the backbone of the army's infantry and were able to hold off cavalry charges with their long weapons. 'Pikemen' is often associated with the tactical system 'pike and shot,' and the defensive formation 'pike square.'
