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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

  • (..) living with the salt of the earth? I've seen knights panic at the first hint of battle. And I've seen the lowliest unarmed squire pull a spear from his own body... ...to defend a dying horse. Nobility's not a birthright. It's defined by one's actions. It's interesting to hear you say that. (..)
    1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves