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phalanx <-es [or phalanges]> [ˈfælæŋks, Am ˈfeɪlæŋks] N form

phalanx

фала́нга f

bodyguards formed a solid phalanx round the pop star

телохрани́тели вста́ли пло́тной стено́й вокру́г поп-звезды́

Usage examples with phalanx

bodyguards formed a solid phalanx round the pop star

телохрани́тели вста́ли пло́тной стено́й вокру́г поп-звезды́

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These bones are designated the proximal phalanx (closest to the palm), the middle phalanx and the distal phalanx (farthest from the palm). en.wikipedia.org

The more flexible, streamlined legionary organization had exploited the weaknesses of the densely packed phalanx. en.wikipedia.org

However, the phalanx did not disappear as a military tactic altogether. en.wikipedia.org

Their task was to harass the enemy phalanx before the clash, to try to provoke disorder and protect their own lines from enemy skirmishers. en.wikipedia.org

Passing through the third tendon compartment, it is inserted onto the base of the distal phalanx of the thumb. en.wikipedia.org

The two "keras" together formed a full army, or a phalanx. en.wikipedia.org

The infantry positioned itself in a phalanx-like line. en.wikipedia.org

Together with the fourteen phalanx bones of the fingers these metacarpal bones form five rays or poly-articulated chains. en.wikipedia.org

Marathon was the first time a phalanx faced more lightly armed troops, and revealed how effective the hoplites could be in battle. en.wikipedia.org

Last, a lip on the middle phalanx rolls into a recess on the plate. en.wikipedia.org

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