noun
- a soldier or warrior armed with a spear
Usage: historical
Examples
- The ancient Greek phalanx consisted of heavily armed spearmen.
- Medieval armies often included ranks of spearmen to counter cavalry charges.
- The spearman thrust his weapon forward to defend the castle gate.
- Roman legions were supported by auxiliary spearmen from allied tribes.
- The tribal spearman stood guard at the village entrance.
- Celtic spearmen were known for their fierce fighting spirit.