melee
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈmeɪleɪ/ · UK /ˈmeleɪ/
melee means: A confused fight in which people hit or attack others very close to them.
noun
A confused fight in which people hit or attack others very close to them.
- Two soldiers fell in the melee.
- A melee broke out near the gate.
- The guards drew their swords and joined the melee.
A confused battle in which ships or military vehicles fight very close to one another.
- The ships entered a melee.
- Several tanks were destroyed in the melee.
- The naval melee left the two fleets badly damaged.
Questions about melee
What does melee mean?
A confused fight in which people hit or attack others very close to them.
What is melee in other languages?
Türkçe: arbede · Español: pelea cuerpo a cuerpo · Français: mêlée · Deutsch: Handgemenge · Italiano: mischia · 日本語: 乱闘
How do you pronounce melee?
In American English /ˈmeɪleɪ/; in British English /ˈmeleɪ/.
How do you use melee in a sentence?
Two soldiers fell in the melee. A melee broke out near the gate.
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