Parthian shot en · NOUN
Etymology
The military tactic was made famous in Rome by the Parthians, an empire on their eastern border.
Meanings
- (historical) A military maneuver where archers on horseback turned their bodies back in full gallop to shoot at the pursuing enemy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parthian shots | Number=Plur | lexicographic |