peltast
/ˈpɛltæst/
noun
- A type of ancient Greek soldier who carried a light shield and threw javelins.
- The peltast moved quickly across the battlefield, hurling javelins at the enemy.
- Historians study the role of the peltast in battles like the Peloponnesian War.
- In ancient Greek warfare, a peltast was known for being faster and more mobile than a hoplite.