subdict-logo

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

  • (..) All right, yeah. Fat hair. But when you're ready to talk, I'm here. Just drop it on the land. Shouldn't we make sure they found him? Good idea. No, no, no! Wait. Don't spear me! This is a problem . Now what? That's perfect. I told you they were gone. Look who it is. (..)
    2002 Ice Age