noun
- a soldier armed with a pike (a long spear-like weapon)
Usage: historical
Examples
- The pikeman held his weapon steady as the cavalry charged.
- Medieval armies often included pikemen to defend against mounted knights.
- The Swiss pikemen were famous for their disciplined formations.
- Each pikeman carried a weapon that could reach up to 20 feet in length.
- The pikeman’s role was crucial in protecting archers from enemy cavalry.
- Training to become a skilled pikeman required months of practice.