ΑΚΡΟΒΟΛΙΣΜΟΣ, ακροβολισμος
AKROBOLISMOS, akrobolismos
Sounds Like: ah-kroh-boh-lis-MOS
Translations: skirmish, a skirmish, light skirmishing
From the root: ΑΚΡΟΒΟΛΙΣΜΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a skirmish, which is a minor fight or encounter between small groups of combatants, especially as a preliminary to a larger battle. It describes a light, often indecisive engagement. The word is a compound, derived from 'akros' (extreme, tip) and 'ballo' (to throw), suggesting a 'throwing at the extreme' or 'shooting from a distance'.
Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Nominative
Strong’s number: G0018 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΑΚΡΟΒΟΛΙΣΜΟΣ.
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- ἈΚΡΟΒΟΛΙΣΜΟΙΣ — skirmishes, skirmishing, light-armed combat
- ἈΚΡΟΒΟΛΙΣΜΩΝ — of skirmishes, of light engagements, of preliminary engagements
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