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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

  • (..) "At this end"? Yeah, the Cube is a doorway to the other end of space, right? Doors open from both sides. Not yet. Sir, please put down the spear. You have heart. Please don't. I still need that. This doesn't have to get any messier. Of course it does. (..)
    2012 The Avengers