gleave

/ˈɡleɪv/; /ɡlɛv/; /ɡleɪv/; /ɡlɛv/ or /ɡleɪv/; /ɡlɛv/

Definitions

1. noun

A spearhead; a glaive

“The medieval warrior wielded a gleave in battle.”

2. verb

To strike or thrust with a glaive or spearhead

“He gleaved his opponent with great force.”

Synonyms

  • glaive
  • pike
  • spearhead

Antonyms

  • disarm
  • handcuff