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melee

[mey-ley, mey-lee]

melee Definition

  • 1a confused fight, skirmish, or scuffle
  • 2confused hand-to-hand combat among a number of people

Using melee: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "melee" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The football match ended in a melee between the fans.

  • Example

    The protesters were involved in a melee with the police.

  • Example

    The bar fight turned into a melee quickly.

melee Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for melee

Phrases with melee

  • a weapon used in close combat, such as a sword or a club

    Example

    The knight drew his melee weapon and charged at the enemy.

  • an attack made in close combat, without using ranged weapons

    Example

    The barbarian's melee attacks were devastating to his enemies.

  • the distance within which close combat can take place

    Example

    The rogue was deadly at melee range, but vulnerable to ranged attacks.

Origins of melee

from French 'mêlée', from Old French 'meslee', meaning 'mixture'

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Summary: melee in Brief

'Melee' [mey-ley, mey-lee] refers to a confused fight or hand-to-hand combat among a group of people. It is often used to describe a chaotic situation that involves physical altercations, such as a bar fight or a protest turning violent. 'Melee' can also refer to specific aspects of close combat, such as 'melee weapon,' 'melee attack,' and 'melee range.'