spear
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1.2
- noun
- /spɪr/
:
lanza
- In ancient times, warriors often used a spear as their primary weapon in battle.
- throwing spears
- spear point
- spear-fishing
The advantage of a spear is its reach.
- The advantage of a spear is its reach.
- Yeah, I want to do a spear fishing class.
- His ice breaking kinsman was a spear throwing Eluge.
Examples
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His right elbow rests on a shield, and he holds a golden spear in his left hand.
Academic text (2008) -
In one hand, he held a fisherman's spear, the other resting on a ship's wheel.
Fiction book (1990) -
The advantage of a spear is its reach.
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Actually that might be a spear right there.
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Yeah, I want to do a spear fishing class.
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- Hand me a spear.
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This is hunting a lion with a spear by yourself.
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One individual, however, died with a spear point made from an antler embedded in his hip.
Academic text (2011) -
After scattering the army with his spear, Abbas made his way to the river.
Academic text (1990) -
Here they come marching over, spear tips, swords bristling.
Synonyms
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1.0
A tool like a gun that people use to hurt or kill
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6.7
A long pointed weapon used for fighting or fishing
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7.2
A long spear with three points that people use for fishing or as a symbol
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5.4
A long spear with a barbed tip used to catch large sea animals, often with a rope attached
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9.3
A long spear with a sharp metal point used by soldiers long ago
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4.8
A light spear thrown for sport or used long ago as a weapon
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9.9
A long stick with sharp points used to spear fish or frogs
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9.9
A long, pointed weapon used to stab or throw
A spear with three or more points used to catch fish like salmon
A long pole with a hooked point for catching fish by spearing
A spear with a barbed point on a shaft used to catch fish
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Etymology
Spear comes from an old German word spere that meant 'pointed stick' or 'shaft'. So a spear was literally a long, sharp stick used for thrusting, throwing, or fishing.