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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

  • (..) What we have is probable cause. And truckers arming themselves for some good old-fashioned vigilante mayhem. - Tell us about Hector, Brian. - Latinos with spear guns. Give me a break. Hector's still working on the engines, but the tires don't match. Will somebody give me a cigarette? (..)
    2001 The Fast and the Furious