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spearhead

[ speer-hed ]
/ ˈspɪərˌhɛd /
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noun

the sharp-pointed head that forms the piercing end of a spear.
any person, contingent, or force that leads an attack, undertaking, etc.

verb (used with object)

to act as a spearhead for: She spearheaded the drive for new members.

Words related to spearhead

initiate, prompt, spur, launch, move, shepherd, head, motivate, bring, produce, originate, influence, direct, introduce, pioneer, persuade, helm, cause, guide, quarterback

Words nearby spearhead

spear-head spoon, spear-phishing, spear-thrower, spearfish, spearfisherman, spearhead, spearing, spearman, spearman's rank-order coefficient, spearmint, spearpoint

Origin of spearhead

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at spear1, head
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British Dictionary definitions for spearheaded

spearhead
/ (ˈspɪəˌhɛd) /

noun

the pointed head of a spear
the leading force in a military attack
any person or thing that leads or initiates an attack, a campaign, etc

verb

(tr) to lead or initiate (an attack, a campaign, etc)
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