hoplomachy

/ˌhɒpləˈmæki/ (HOP-luh-MAH-kee)

Definitions

1. noun

A style of hand-to-hand combat in ancient Greece, characterized by the use of long spears.

“The ancient Greek warrior’s expertise in hoplomachy on the battlefield was unmatched.”

Synonyms

  • close quarters combat
  • hand-to-hand combat

Antonyms

  • distance combat
  • long-range combat