Halberd Meaning in English
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Definition
A halberd is a long, two-handed weapon with a blade and a spike, used in medieval times by soldiers on foot.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or historical term, rarely used outside history books, museums, or fantasy games. Collocates with 'medieval', 'soldier', 'weapon'. Not interchangeable with 'spear' or 'axe'; a halberd combines features of both.
Spanish: alabardaPortuguese (BR): alabardaPortuguese (PT): alabardaChinese (Simplified): 戟 - 长柄斧Chinese (Traditional): 戟 - 長柄斧Hindi: बरछी (हलबर्ड)Arabic: حربة ذات نصل وفأس (هالبيرد)Bengali: হ্যালবার্ডRussian: алебардаJapanese: ハルバードVietnamese: rìu mác - giáo rìuKorean: 할버드Turkish: Baltalı mızrakUrdu: ہیلبرڈIndonesian: halberd
Example Sentences
In old movies, you often see guards holding a halberd at the castle gates.
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The soldier carried a halberd into battle.
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A halberd is displayed in the museum.
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A halberd has both a blade and a spear point.
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He recognized the weapon from fantasy games—of course, it was a halberd.
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The royal guards' halberds gleamed in the sunlight during the parade.
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