Formation
Phalanx
Phalanx noun - Any closely ranked crowd of people.
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Formation and phalanx are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Formation" instead a noun "Phalanx".
Nearby Word: phalange
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They are also specifically not one man armies, being far more effective in their phalanx fighting formation.
Source: Super Soldier -
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.
Source: The Juggernaut -
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.
Source: Soldier vs. Warrior
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