Phalanx Definition

phalanx
noun
  1. any of the bones of the fingers or toes
  2. any closely ranked crowd of people
  3. a body of troops in close array

"Phalanx" in song lyrics

See how phalanx is used in real songs:

  • "distal proximal phalanx"
    AOL — AOL
  • "fracture of the 1st toe phalanx"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "phalanx"

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