spearhead
[ speer-hed ]
/ ˈspɪərˌhɛd /
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noun
verb (used with object)
to act as a spearhead for: She spearheaded the drive for new members.
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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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