halberd

• Substantif désignant une arme d'hast médiévale composée d'un long manche en bois surmonté d'une lame de hache combinée à une pointe, historiquement utilisée par les fantassins.

A noun referring to a medieval weapon consisting of a long shaft with a combined axe blade and spike, historically used by foot soldiers.

1. Medieval weaponC1formal

   A combined spear and battle-axe used in medieval warfare, consisting of a long shaft with a pointed blade and an axe head.

   Hallebarde

   • The guard carried a halberd at the castle gate.
   • Halberds were commonly used by Swiss infantry in the 15th century.
   • The museum displayed a collection of halberds from the Renaissance period.