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spear
1[ speer ]
noun
- a long, stabbing weapon for thrusting or throwing, consisting of a wooden shaft to which a sharp-pointed head, as of iron or steel, is attached.
- a soldier or other person armed with such a weapon; spearman:
an army of 40,000 spears.
- a similar weapon or stabbing implement, as one for use in fishing.
- the act of spearing.
adjective
verb (used with object)
- to pierce with or as with a spear.
verb (used without object)
- to go or penetrate like a spear:
The plane speared through the clouds.
spear
1/ ²õ±èɪə /
noun
- a weapon consisting of a long shaft with a sharp pointed end of metal, stone, or wood that may be thrown or thrust
- a similar implement used to catch fish
- another name for spearman
verb
- to pierce (something) with or as if with a spear
spear
2/ ²õ±èɪə /
noun
- a shoot, slender stalk, or blade, as of grass, asparagus, or broccoli
Derived Forms
- ˈ²õ±è±ð²¹°ù±ð°ù, noun
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ²õ±è±ð²¹°ùİù noun
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of spear1
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of spear1
Origin of spear2
Example Sentences
They also found three ceremonial spears and two ornate cauldrons or vessels, one that was decorated in both Mediterranean and Iron Age styles and probably used as a wine mixing bowl.
The researchers had speared three of them to attach electronic tracking devices about the size and shape of a cigar.
Ever since Donald Trump came down that golden escalator, the Republican Party has been remaking itself, putting larger-than-life personalities who can dominate the new media landscape at the tip of the spear.
"You, as the bride, must lead with a solo song and the bride-maids dance with you, and you carry a spear which you give to the king - and then there is no going back."
Florence Pugh opened Harris Reed's show with a theatrical display, turning heads in a sculptural speared, hooded black gown.
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