phalanx in Italian
phalanx in Italian is falange, orda — phalanx means a tight military formation of soldiers standing shoulder to shoulder with shields and spears, used in ancient Greece.
phalanx in Italian
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(plural phalanxes or (rare) phalanges) A large group of people, animals or things, compact or closely massed, or tightly knit and united in common purpose.
What does "phalanx" mean?
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noun A tight military formation of soldiers standing shoulder to shoulder with shields and spears, used in ancient Greece.
"The Macedonian phalanx advanced with spears bristling in every direction."
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noun A large, tightly packed group of people or things acting together.
"A phalanx of photographers blocked the actor's path."
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noun One of the small bones that make up a finger or toe.
"The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in the proximal phalanx."
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phalanx in a sentence
- The Macedonian phalanx advanced with spears bristling in every direction.
- A phalanx of photographers blocked the actor's path.
- The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in the proximal phalanx.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "phalanx" in Italian?
"phalanx" in Italian is falange, orda. phalanx means: A tight military formation of soldiers standing shoulder to shoulder with shields and spears, used in ancient Greece.
How do you use "phalanx" in a sentence?
Example: "The Macedonian phalanx advanced with spears bristling in every direction." In Italian, "phalanx" is falange, orda.
Are there other ways to say "phalanx" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "phalanx": falange, orda.
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