Pikeman: meaning, definitions and examples
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pikeman
[ ˈpaɪkmən ]
military
A soldier armed with a pike, a long spear used by infantry soldiers in medieval warfare. Pikemen were an important part of many armies during the 16th and 17th centuries.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The pikemen formed a defensive line against the enemy cavalry.
- The pikemen advanced in formation, their pikes gleaming in the sunlight.
- The pikemen were crucial in holding off the enemy's assault.
Translations
Translations of the word "pikeman" in other languages:
🇵🇹 piqueteiro
- lanceiro
- soldado de piquete
🇮🇳 भाला धारक
🇩🇪 Pikenier
🇮🇩 penombak
🇺🇦 пікінер
🇵🇱 pikinier
🇯🇵 槍兵 (やりへい)
🇫🇷 piquier
🇪🇸 piquero
🇹🇷 mızrakçı
🇰🇷 창병
🇸🇦 حامل الحربة
🇨🇿 pikenýr
🇸🇰 pikenýr
🇨🇳 长矛兵
🇸🇮 kopjevec
🇮🇸 spjótmaður
🇰🇿 найзагер
🇬🇪 შუბიანი
🇦🇿 nizəçi
🇲🇽 piquero
Word origin
The term 'pikeman' originated in the late 16th century, combining 'pike' (a weapon) and 'man'. Pikemen played a significant role in battles of the past, using their long spears to counter cavalry charges and protect infantry formations. While their importance declined with the advent of firearms, pikemen were once essential in the warfare tactics of their time.
See also: pike.