Glaive: meaning, definitions and examples

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glaive

 

[ gleɪv ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medieval weapon

A glaive is a European polearm weapon, consisting of a single-edged blade on the end of a pole. It was used in medieval times primarily by foot soldiers.

Synonyms

halberd, pikeman, polearm

Examples of usage

  • The knight wielded a glaive with great skill in battle.
  • The glaive was a popular weapon among infantry soldiers during the Middle Ages.

Translations

Translations of the word "glaive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gládio

🇮🇳 भाला

🇩🇪 Glefe

🇮🇩 tombak

🇺🇦 глефа

🇵🇱 glewia

🇯🇵 グレイブ

🇫🇷 glaive

🇪🇸 guja

🇹🇷 mızrak

🇰🇷 글레이브

🇸🇦 رمح

🇨🇿 kopí

🇸🇰 kopija

🇨🇳 

🇸🇮 suličar

🇮🇸 spjót

🇰🇿 найза

🇬🇪 შუბი

🇦🇿 nizə

🇲🇽 guja

Etymology

The word 'glaive' originated from the Old French word 'glaive' which meant sword or blade. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a type of polearm weapon. The glaive was a versatile weapon that saw use in various European battles and conflicts throughout history.