noun
- plural of glaive: medieval weapons consisting of a large blade attached to a long pole
Usage: historical
Examples
- The medieval soldiers carried glaives into battle.
- Museum displays featured various glaives from the 14th century.
- The fantasy novel described warriors wielding enchanted glaives.
- Glaives were effective weapons for infantry against cavalry.
- The blacksmith forged several glaives for the king’s army.
- Video games often feature glaives as powerful melee weapons.