noun
- soldiers armed with pikes (long spears)
Usage: historical; plural of pikeman
Examples
- The pikemen formed a defensive square against the cavalry charge.
- Medieval armies relied heavily on pikemen to counter mounted knights.
- The Swiss pikemen were renowned for their discipline and effectiveness.
- Rows of pikemen advanced with their long spears pointed forward.
- The commander positioned his pikemen at the front of the formation.
- Enemy pikemen created an impenetrable wall of steel points.