melee
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Danh từ
noun- 1.
(countable, especially, uncountable)(especially military, gaming) A battle fought at close range, (especially) one not involving ranged weapons; hand-to-hand combat; brawling.
- 2.
(countable, uncountable)A loud, confused or tumultuous fight, argument or scrap.
- 3.
(countable, uncountable)Any confused, disorganised, disordered or chaotic situation.
- 4.
(countable, uncountable)Lively contention or debate, skirmish.
- 5.
(countable, historical, uncountable)(military, historical) A cavalry exercise in which two groups of riders try to cut paper plumes off the helmets of their opponents, the contest continuing until no member of one group retains his plume.
- 6.
(countable, uncountable)Small cut and polished gemstones sold in lots.
- 7.
(capitalized, countable, uncountable, usually)(gaming, usually capitalized) The video game Super Smash Bros. Melee.
Động từ
verb- 1.
(slang)(video games, slang) To physically hit in close quarters, as opposed to shooting, blowing up, or other ranged means of damage. Often refers to the usage of a hand-to-hand weapon.
Tính từ
adjective- 1.
(not comparable)(gaming) Of a weapon: used in close-range combat, e.g. a sword. Compare with ranged.
- 2.
(not comparable)(gaming) Of a character, using melee weapons.
Nguồn gốc từ
ine-pro French mêlée, from Old French meslee, feminine past participle of mesler (to mix), derived from Latin misceō (mix). medley.