halberd Meaning & Definition
/ˈhæl.bɚd/
What Does Halberd Mean?
As a noun, halberd means A two-handed pole weapon, consisting of a long pole with an axe-like blade mounted on it (at a right angle like an axe, not on the tip like a spear), and (opposite the blade) typically a spike or hook.
Halberd: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈhæl.bɚd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | halberds |
Halberd Definition (Noun)
- A two-handed pole weapon, consisting of a long pole with an axe-like blade mounted on it (at a right angle like an axe, not on the tip like a spear), and (opposite the blade) typically a spike or hook.
Noun
- A hand weapon consisting of a long pole fitted with a metal head; the head consists of a blade similar to an axe and usually a spike or hook.
Synonyms of Halberd
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Halberd synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Halberd
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Halberd in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
halberd (plural halberds)
Words That Rhyme With Halberd
Origin of Halberd
(1495) Middle French hallebarde, from Italian alabarda, from Middle High German helmbarte (“broad-axe with handle”), from halm, from Proto-Germanic *helmô (“handle”) + barte (“hatchet”), from *bardaz (“broadax”), literally "beard."
How to Pronounce Halberd
You say halberd as //ˈhæl.bɚd//. It has 1 syllable.