Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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Battle of the Metaurus | Yes | No | No | No |
pitched battle | Yes | No | No | No |
Battle of the Metaurus (noun) | pitched battle (noun) |
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a battle during the second Punic War (207 BC); Hannibal's brother Hasdrubal was defeated by the Romans which ended Hannibal's hopes for success in Italy | a fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place |