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spear

Definition

  • noun: a weapon that has a long straight handle and a sharp point
  • noun: a thrusting or throwing weapon with long shaft and sharp head or blade
  • verb: to push a spear or other pointed object into (something)
  • verb: to pierce, strike, or take with or as if with a spear
  • synonyms: lance, spire, bourdon

Examples

  • She 'speared' an olive with a toothpick.

  • The hunters used 'spears'.

  • asparagus 'spears'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) boys of summer how to fight. Not just the boys. We can't defend the North if only half the population is fighting. You expect me to put a spear in my granddaughter's hand? I don't plan on knitting by the fire while men fight for me. I might be small, Lord Glover, and I might be a girl, (..)
    2017 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Dragonstone Season: 7 Episode 1