Pickett's charge en · NOUN
Etymology
A reference to an event during the American Civil War, wherein 16,000 Confederate infantrymen attacked Union positions; the attack failed, with several thousand Confederate casualties.
Meanings
- A valiant but futile frontal assault.
- A major battle.
- A bad decision.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickett's charges | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Pickett's Charge | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
Charge of the Light Brigade (valiant, futile frontal assault)