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Explore Pilum through 4 example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.

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Pilum in a sentence

Pilum meaning

  1. A Roman military javelin.
  2. The columella on the surface of a pollen grain.

Using Pilum

  • The main meaning on this page is: A Roman military javelin. | The columella on the surface of a pollen grain.
  • In the example corpus, pilum often appears in combinations such as: the pilum.

Context around Pilum

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 31 words
  • Position in the sentence: 1 start, 0 middle, 3 end
  • Sentence types: 4 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often after:

continued 1× toss 1× seems 1×

Sentence patterns with Pilum

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

although the pilum continued to 1× known as pilum seems to 1× with the pilum 1× withstand the pilum toss while 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

during the 3rd 1× from the late 1× pompey s tactical 1× rossi op cit 1×

Common sentence endings:

the previous century 1× to legionaries only 1× toss while stationary 1× with the pilum 1×

Words around Pilum

Just before it in the word index:

piltover 3 pilton 6 piltdown 15 pilt 2 pilsworth 2 pilsudski 2

Just after it in the word index:

pilus 16 pim 24 pima 67 pimax 2 pimblett 8 pimco 31

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaaaand 6 aaah 6 aaargh 6 aacl 6 aadhi 6 aak 6

Corpus analysis for Pilum

  • In this selection, "pilum" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 31 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, continued, toss and seems stand out and add context to how "pilum" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include although the pilum continued to and known as pilum seems to. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "pilum" sits close to words such as aaaaand, aaah and aaargh, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with pilum

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

From the late 2nd century BC, all legionaries were equipped with the pilum. (13 words)

During the 3rd century AD, although the pilum continued to be used, legionaries usually were equipped with other forms of throwing and thrusting spear, similar to auxilia of the previous century. (31 words)

Rossi op cit 59 In any event, both corps were equipped with the same weapons: gladius (a close-combat stabbing sword) and javelins, although the type of javelin known as pilum seems to have been provided to legionaries only. (39 words)

Longer example sentences

Pompey's tactical plan was to allow Caesar's legions to charge while his own stood their ground; reasoning that the enemy would fatigue by charging double distance and that his own men would better withstand the pilum toss while stationary. (41 words)

Rossi op cit 59 In any event, both corps were equipped with the same weapons: gladius (a close-combat stabbing sword) and javelins, although the type of javelin known as pilum seems to have been provided to legionaries only. (39 words)

During the 3rd century AD, although the pilum continued to be used, legionaries usually were equipped with other forms of throwing and thrusting spear, similar to auxilia of the previous century. (31 words)

Example sentences (4)

During the 3rd century AD, although the pilum continued to be used, legionaries usually were equipped with other forms of throwing and thrusting spear, similar to auxilia of the previous century.

From the late 2nd century BC, all legionaries were equipped with the pilum.

Pompey's tactical plan was to allow Caesar's legions to charge while his own stood their ground; reasoning that the enemy would fatigue by charging double distance and that his own men would better withstand the pilum toss while stationary.

Rossi op cit 59 In any event, both corps were equipped with the same weapons: gladius (a close-combat stabbing sword) and javelins, although the type of javelin known as pilum seems to have been provided to legionaries only.

Common combinations with pilum

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "pilum" in a sentence?
An example: "During the 3rd century AD, although the pilum continued to be used, legionaries usually were equipped with other forms of throwing and thrusting spear, similar to auxilia of the previous century." This page contains 4 example sentences with the word "pilum" from authentic English texts.
What does "pilum" mean?
Pilum means: A Roman military javelin.
How many example sentences with "pilum" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 4 example sentences with "pilum", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.