What is another word for halberd?

Pronunciation: [hˈalbɜːd] (IPA)

The halberd is a medieval weapon that consisted of a long shaft topped with a battle-axe and a hook. These weapons were commonly used by infantry soldiers during battles to strike the enemy on horseback or on foot. However, there are several synonyms for this word that can be used interchangeably. Some of these synonyms include pike, spear, lance, and javelin. While these weapons may have slight variations in their design, they are all similar in their purpose to be used in warfare. Whether it's a halberd or a pike, these weapons were significant in medieval times, transforming battles and the way in which they were fought.

What are the hypernyms for Halberd?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Halberd?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for halberd (as nouns)

What are the meronyms for Halberd?

Meronyms are words that refer to a part of something, where the whole is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Halberd

Steel caps moved to and fro; gigantic shadows wavered; the shadow of a halberd head went across a curtain at one of the lower windows.
"By What Authority?"
Robert Hugh Benson
So intent was he on his music that neither he nor the children noticed the serjeant, who with halberd in hand came walking up with the drummer and fifer close behind him.
"The Drummer's Coat"
J. W. Fortescue
But the camp-marshal will have his hands full to-morrow;' and Nicholas' halberd all but fell from his hands as the General's eye rested on him.
"The Chevalier d'Auriac"
S. (Sidney) Levett-Yeats

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