Pronunciation

/speər/

Definitions

Noun

1. A long, pointed weapon with a sharp blade, traditionally used for hunting or warfare, typically attached to a shaft.
   • Definition: A device designed for thrusting or throwing, often with a sharp point or barb.
   • Synonyms: javelin, lance, dart, harpoon

Verb

1. To impale or stab something with a spear.
   • Definition: To pierce or thrust something (such as an object or person) using a spear.
   • Synonyms: impale, thrust, poke

Adjective

1. Characteristic of a spear, especially regarding its shape or function.
   • Definition: Referring to the design or nature of a spear, typically associated with hunting or combat.
   • Synonyms: javelinish, spearlike

Noun (Plural)

1. Members of a group or tribe who use spears as their primary weapon or tool.
   • Definition: People known for their traditional use of spears in warfare or hunting.
   • Synonyms: spear-bearing warriors

Phrases

• “Throw a spear” or “launch a spear”
• “Lance a fish with a spear”
• “A spearhead charge”
• “Spear-fishing”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The archaeologist unearthed an ancient spearhead from the burial site.”
• Verb: “The hunter skillfully speared the deer from a distance.”
• Adjective: “The spear’s tip was honed to a razor-sharp spearpoint.”
• Noun (plural): “The tribespeople displayed their prowess with spears during the ceremony.”

Synonyms

• Javelin
• Lance
• Pointed weapon
• Polearm (less common, broader term for pole weapons)