phalanx
/ˈfælæŋks/noun
उच्चारण फ़ैलैंक्स
अंगुलास्थि, उँगली की हड्डी
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noun
- 1
[C] anatomy
any of the bones of the fingers or toes
अंगुलास्थि, उँगली की हड्डी
- Each finger has three phalanges, but the thumb has two.
- The X-ray showed a fracture of the phalanx.
- 2
[C] formal
a large group of people standing close together, especially for protection or attack
सघन दल, व्यूह
- A phalanx of police officers blocked the road.
- She was surrounded by a phalanx of reporters.