phalanx

noun

pha·lanx ˈfā-ˌlaŋ(k)s How to pronounce phalanx (audio)

British usually ˈfa-

plural phalanxes or phalanges fə-ˈlan-(ˌ)jēz How to pronounce phalanx (audio)

fā-,

ˈfā-ˌ,

British usually fa-

: a body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files

broadly : a body of troops in close array

plural phalanges : one of the digital bones of the hand or foot of a vertebrate

plural usually phalanxes

: a massed arrangement of persons, animals, or things

a phalanx of armed guards

: an organized body of persons

a phalanx of lawyers

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The original sense of phalanx refers to a military formation that was used in ancient warfare and consisted of a tight block of soldiers standing shoulder to shoulder, several rows deep, often with shields joined. The word phalanx comes from the Greeks, though they were not the only ones who used this formation. The Greek term literally means "log" and was used for both this line of battle and for a bone in a finger or toe. The word and its senses passed into Latin and then were adopted into English in the 16th century. These days, a phalanx can be any arranged mass, whether of persons, animals, or things, or a body of people organized in a particular effort.

Example Sentences

A solid phalanx of armed guards stood in front of the castle. She had to go through a phalanx of television cameras.

Recent Examples on the Web If the president is speaking at a local school, there will be a phalanx of law enforcement and bomb-sniffing dogs and a tight security perimeter.

Laura Meckler, Washington Post, 28 May 2022 During a particularly chaotic shift, haughty chief consultant Mr. Lockhart (Alex Jennings) is showing off the facilities for a visiting politician and phalanx of reporters.

Meredith Blakestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2022 There was a phalanx of celebrity guests on hand to perform Williams’s music or pay tribute to his (frankly, unfathomable) musical contributions.

Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 24 June 2022 Adams and other lawmakers were flanked by a phalanx of faces familiar in the Utah pro-life community.

Bryan Schott, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 June 2022 The gunman was killed by a phalanx of law enforcement officers that included three Border Patrol Tactical Unit agents, a Border Patrol Search, Trauma and Rescue agent and at least one sheriff’s deputy, The Post has previously reported.

Teo Armus And Silvia Foster-frau, Anchorage Daily News, 2 June 2022 The gunman was killed by a phalanx of law enforcement officers that included three Border Patrol Tactical Unit agents, a Border Patrol Search, Trauma and Rescue agent and at least one sheriff’s deputy, The Washington Post has previously reported.

Silvia Foster-frau, Washington Post, 1 June 2022 Covered by flowers, the two closed caskets were borne by pallbearers past a phalanx of police in uniforms and priests in white robes.

Adriana Gomez Licon And Jay Reeves, BostonGlobe.com, 1 June 2022 Next, a military parade was followed by a fleet of Morris Minors whizzing up the wide street to Buckingham Palace, tailed by a phalanx of motorcyclists riding vintage British bikes.

Vogue, 5 June 2022 See More

单词	phalanxes
释义	phalanx noun pha·lanx ˈfā-ˌlaŋ(k)s British usually ˈfa- plural phalanxes or phalanges fə-ˈlan-(ˌ)jēz fā-, ˈfā-ˌ, British usually fa- 1 : a body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files broadly : a body of troops in close array 2 plural phalanges : one of the digital bones of the hand or foot of a vertebrate 3 plural usually phalanxes a : a massed arrangement of persons, animals, or things a phalanx of armed guards b : an organized body of persons a phalanx of lawyers Did you know? The original sense of phalanx refers to a military formation that was used in ancient warfare and consisted of a tight block of soldiers standing shoulder to shoulder, several rows deep, often with shields joined. The word phalanx comes from the Greeks, though they were not the only ones who used this formation. The Greek term literally means "log" and was used for both this line of battle and for a bone in a finger or toe. The word and its senses passed into Latin and then were adopted into English in the 16th century. These days, a phalanx can be any arranged mass, whether of persons, animals, or things, or a body of people organized in a particular effort. Example Sentences A solid phalanx of armed guards stood in front of the castle. She had to go through a phalanx of television cameras. Recent Examples on the Web If the president is speaking at a local school, there will be a phalanx of law enforcement and bomb-sniffing dogs and a tight security perimeter. Laura Meckler, Washington Post, 28 May 2022 During a particularly chaotic shift, haughty chief consultant Mr. Lockhart (Alex Jennings) is showing off the facilities for a visiting politician and phalanx of reporters. Meredith Blakestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2022 There was a phalanx of celebrity guests on hand to perform Williams’s music or pay tribute to his (frankly, unfathomable) musical contributions. Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 24 June 2022 Adams and other lawmakers were flanked by a phalanx of faces familiar in the Utah pro-life community. Bryan Schott, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 June 2022 The gunman was killed by a phalanx of law enforcement officers that included three Border Patrol Tactical Unit agents, a Border Patrol Search, Trauma and Rescue agent and at least one sheriff’s deputy, The Post has previously reported. Teo Armus And Silvia Foster-frau, Anchorage Daily News, 2 June 2022 The gunman was killed by a phalanx of law enforcement officers that included three Border Patrol Tactical Unit agents, a Border Patrol Search, Trauma and Rescue agent and at least one sheriff’s deputy, The Washington Post has previously reported. Silvia Foster-frau, Washington Post, 1 June 2022 Covered by flowers, the two closed caskets were borne by pallbearers past a phalanx of police in uniforms and priests in white robes. Adriana Gomez Licon And Jay Reeves, BostonGlobe.com, 1 June 2022 Next, a military parade was followed by a fleet of Morris Minors whizzing up the wide street to Buckingham Palace, tailed by a phalanx of motorcyclists riding vintage British bikes. Vogue, 5 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin phalang-, phalanx, from Greek, battle line, digital bone, literally, log — more at balk entry 2 First Known Use 1553, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Medical Definition phalanx noun pha·lanx ˈfā-ˌlaŋ(k)s, British usually ˈfal-ˌaŋ(k)s plural phalanges fə-ˈlan-(ˌ)jēz, fā-, ˈfā-ˌ, British usually fal-ˈan- : any of the digital bones of the hand or foot distal to the metacarpus or metatarsus of a vertebrate that in humans are three to each finger and toe with the exception of the thumb and big toe which have only two each phalanxes noun variants or phalanges plural of phalanx as in platoons formal a large collection of people, animals, or things often placed close together A solid phalanx of armed guards stood in front of the castle. She had to go through a phalanx of television cameras. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance platoons groups brigades groupings bands clusters batteries bunches battalions teams squadrons lots arrays crews collectives posses outfits organizations batches cohorts task forces gaggles coteries circles clutches crops bodies assemblies congregations coalitions constellations consorts cliques gangs gatherings schools parties huddles clans factions unions sets blocs guilds musters gilds rings boodles sects parcels confederacies fellowships alliances rounds knots federations confederations passels leagues broods orders bevies coveys Antonyms & Near Antonyms individuals singles
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