Halberd: meaning, definitions and examples
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halberd
[ ˈhælbərd ]
weapon
A halberd is a two-handed pole weapon that came to prominent use during the 14th and 15th centuries. It consists of an axe blade topped with a spike mounted on a long shaft. The halberd was often used by foot soldiers as a means of both attack and defense.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The soldier wielded a halberd with great skill on the battlefield.
- The halberd was a popular weapon among European armies in the Middle Ages.
Translations
Translations of the word "halberd" in other languages:
🇵🇹 alabarda
🇮🇳 बरछी
🇩🇪 Hellebarde
🇮🇩 tombak
🇺🇦 алебарда
🇵🇱 halabarda
🇯🇵 鉾
🇫🇷 hallebarde
🇪🇸 alabarda
🇹🇷 süngü
🇰🇷 미늘창
🇸🇦 حربة
🇨🇿 halapartna
🇸🇰 halapartňa
🇨🇳 戟
🇸🇮 halebarda
🇮🇸 höggspjót
🇰🇿 айбалта
🇬🇪 ალაბრდა
🇦🇿 alaqap
🇲🇽 alabarda
Word origin
The word 'halberd' originated from the Middle French word 'hallebarde' which itself came from the Old High German word 'halmberaht', meaning 'hilted axe'. The halberd was widely used in Europe during the late medieval period and Renaissance, becoming a symbol of military power and authority.
See also: halberdier.