noun๐ShareA phalanx (of soldiers, people etc.)."The protesters marched forward in tight phalanges, their banners held high. "anatomypartbodymilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA phalanx."The athlete carefully examined the injured phalanges on his hand. "anatomybodypartmedicinephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAny of the joints of an insect's tarsus."The tiny hairs on the grasshopper's phalanges help it grip slippery leaves. "anatomyinsectChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA bundle of stamens joined by their filaments."The hibiscus flower displayed a prominent phalanges of stamens, a vibrant red column created by the joined filaments. "biologyplantanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐Share(plural phalanxes) An ancient Greek and Macedonian military unit that consisted of several ranks and files (lines) of soldiers in close array with joined shields and long spears."The historian explained how the Macedonian phalanges, with their interlocking shields and long spears, were nearly impenetrable on the battlefield. "militaryhistorywargroupweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐Share(historical sociology) A Fourierite utopian community; a phalanstery."The book described how each phalanges aimed to be self-sufficient, growing its own food and producing its own goods. "historysocietyorganizationgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐Share(plural phalanxes) A large group of people, animals or things, compact or closely massed, or tightly knit and united in common purpose.""At the protest, phalanges of students marched toward the government building, demanding change." "groupmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐Share(plural phalanges) One of the bones of the finger or toe."The doctor examined the X-ray, pointing to the tiny bones, and said, "There are fractures in several phalanges of your index finger." "bodyanatomyphysiologyorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
