noun
- soldiers armed with spears
Usage: plural of spearman
Examples
- The ancient army’s front line consisted of heavily armored spearmen.
- Medieval spearmen formed defensive squares against cavalry charges.
- The king’s spearmen marched in formation across the battlefield.
- Enemy spearmen advanced with their weapons pointed forward.
- The castle was defended by archers and spearmen on the walls.
- Historical reenactors dressed as Roman spearmen demonstrated ancient tactics.