phalanx — a body of troops or police officers standing or moving in close formation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a body of troops or police officers standing or moving in close formation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfeɪlæŋks/
Korean meaning: 밀집 대형을 이룬 군대나 경찰 부대
Korean pronunciation: **페**일랭크스
Example Sentences
- The bodyguards formed a phalanx around the pop star, but fans still managed to throw teddy bears at him.
- A phalanx of umbrellas appeared as soon as it started raining in the outdoor café.
- The ancient Greek phalanx was so effective that enemies would sometimes surrender just by looking at it.
phalanx
NOUN//ˈfeɪlæŋks//
a body of troops or police officers standing or moving in close formation
a group of armored soldiers stands shoulder to shoulder holding long spears pointed forward in perfect alignment. Their shields overlap creating an impenetrable wall as they move as one unified unit. Enemy soldiers on horseback approach from the distance but cannot break through the formation. The disciplined troops maintain their tight positioning while advancing together across the battlefield. Other scattered soldiers around the edges fall back as the organized formation dominates the space. a body of troops standing and moving in close formation
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From ancient Greek 'phalanx' meaning a close formation of heavily armed infantry soldiers. The Greek warriors would lock their shields together and point their spears forward, creating an intimidating wall of defense.
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📝Examples
“The bodyguards formed a phalanx around the pop star, but fans still managed to throw teddy bears at him.”
“A phalanx of umbrellas appeared as soon as it started raining in the outdoor café.”
“The ancient Greek phalanx was so effective that enemies would sometimes surrender just by looking at it.”
“Mom's phalanx of kitchen utensils made it impossible for us kids to sneak cookies.”
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