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

  • (..) I beg you, bold king, to permit me... ...to redeem my father's name by serving you in combat. My father trained me to feel no fear, to make spear and shield and sword... ...as much a part of me as my own beating heart. I will earn my father's armor, noble king... ...by serving you in the battle. (..)
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  • (..) All his years have been a straight road... ...to this one gleaming moment in destiny... ...this one radiant clash of shield and spear... ...sword and bone, and flesh and blood. His only regret... ...is that he has so few to sacrifice. (..)
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