spear
1a 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.
to pierce with or as with a spear.
to go or penetrate like a spear: The plane speared through the clouds.
Origin of spear
1Other words from spear
- spearer, noun
Other definitions for spear (2 of 2)
a sprout or shoot of a plant, as a blade of grass or an acrospire of grain.
Origin of spear
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British Dictionary definitions for spear (1 of 2)
/ (spɪə) /
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
to pierce (something) with or as if with a spear
Origin of spear
1Derived forms of spear
- spearer, noun
British Dictionary definitions for spear (2 of 2)
/ (spɪə) /
a shoot, slender stalk, or blade, as of grass, asparagus, or broccoli
Origin of spear
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