spearman

[US]/'spɪəmən/
[UK]/'spɪrmən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. soldier armed with a spear

Example Sentences

The spearman aimed his weapon at the charging enemy.

The spearman trained diligently to improve his skills.

The spearman was known for his accuracy in throwing spears.

The spearman marched confidently into battle.

The spearman's weapon gleamed in the sunlight.

The spearman defended his village from invaders.

The spearman's swift movements caught his opponents off guard.

The spearman's skill with the spear was unmatched.

The spearman wore a helmet to protect his head in battle.

The spearman's loyalty to his kingdom was unwavering.

Real-world Examples

" Bugger all if I know. Wait, I said" . The man left, taking his spearmen with him.

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Ice and Rain (Bilingual)

One of the spearmen drifted over to Lommy. " Something wrong with your leg, boy" ?

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings (Bilingual Edition)

" Kill it, " Hizdahr zo Loraq shouted to the other spearmen. " Kill the beast" !

Source: A Dance with Dragons: The Song of Ice and Fire (Bilingual Chinese-English)

Sansa threaded her way through a file of gold-cloaked spearmen as Joffrey beckoned her closer. " It will be battle soon, everyone says so" .

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings (Bilingual Edition)

Better that than die alone, she thought, but her cousin Quenton killed the spearman before he reached her. A heartbeat later another bush killed Quenton, driving an axe into the base of his skull.

Source: A Dance with Dragons: The Song of Ice and Fire (Bilingual Chinese-English)

The gallows had been raised ten feet off the ground. Two spearmen were posted at the foot of the steps. " You can't go up without Ser Ryman's leave, " one told Jaime.

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Feast for Crows (Bilingual Edition)

Capilano himself was without a rival as a spearman. He knew the moods of the Fraser River, the habits of its thronging tenants, as no other man has ever known them before or since.

Source: Vancouver Legend

Tyrion advanced his spearmen. Qavo replied with his light horse. Tyrion moved his crossbowmen up a square and said, " The red priest outside seemed to think Volantis should fight for this silver queen, not against her" .

Source: A Dance with Dragons: The Song of Ice and Fire (Bilingual Chinese-English)

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