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Sidewalk Phalanx 

A phenomena that occurs when a group of people walk side by side, blocking the entire sidewalk in a phalanx formation. Can be either intentional or simply the actions of inconsiderate, oblivious people.
If that sidewalk phalanx does not let me through I might have to walk in the dirt!
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A 20mm 6 barreled anti-missile CIWS (close-in weapons system) mounted on aircraft carriers and other ships. Designed to be a point defense system, it is the first effective design able to shoot down most anti-ship missiles, including High-g Maneuvering sea skimmer missiles. It's six barreled Vulcan cannon can fire at about 4,500 rounds per minute, creating a virtual wall of lead in front of the enemy missile.
The ship seemed doomed, but the phalanx system came online just in time to shoot down the anti-ship missiles.
phalanx by MArk t3h Great December 26, 2008
the phalanx was a group of men, usually greek, who stood with over lapping spears, some as long as 20 feet. This formation was the greeks heavy infantry for hundreds of years. The macadonains took much of the world with this formation, and the spartans perfected it.
the strongest men would stand on the left flank
phalanx by yankee August 17, 2005
an automated 20mm air defense gun used on modern U.S. Navy Ships
The enemy strike aircraft were no match for the cruiser's 3 Phalanx guns.
phalanx by Admiral Nimitz November 18, 2004
When someone mumbles the words to a song they don't know.
Will someone get that guy off the stage he's phlanding every song
Phland by Nathan Ostritch November 26, 2010
A band in Ireland from the 1970's; Irish/Gaelic word; Also a wonderful man's name.
Planxty is a genuine & unique person, true to his own beliefs and honest to the end.

We saw Planxty perform in Ireland.
planxty by birdyGIRL November 20, 2013