plural of melee

plural of mele

(video games, slang) To physically hit in close quarters, as opposed to shooting, blowing up, or other ranged means of damage. Often refers to the usage of a hand-to-hand weapon.

(especially military) A battle fought at close range, (especially) one not involving ranged weapons; hand-to-hand combat; brawling. / A loud, confused or tumultuous fight, argument or scrap.

A chant in Polynesia, especially Hawaii, typically in praise of a leader or to commemorate some significant event.

Alternative form of mell

Alternative form of mell

present participle of melee

simple past tense and past participle of melee