Formation and Phalanx

Formation

Formation noun - The way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized.

Phalanx and formation are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Phalanx" with "Formation", this nouns are similar.

Nearby Words: form, formed, forming, format, formative

Phalanx

Phalanx noun - Any closely ranked crowd of people.
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Synonyms for Phalanx

Formation and phalanx are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Formation" instead a noun "Phalanx".

Nearby Word: phalange

Both words in one sentence

  • Super Soldier They are also specifically not one man armies, being far more effective in their phalanx fighting formation.
    Source: Super Soldier
  • The Juggernaut Ten thousands men in close formation with heavy armour and shields and short spears, it was thought the only thing capable of stopping one was another phalanx.
  • Soldier vs. Warrior When fighting in formation, however, their phalanx tactics, lack of fear, immunity to pain and robotic loyalty make them the most feared soldiers in the world.
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