What does SPEAR mean?

Dictionary Entry: Spear 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

1. a weapon with a long, pointed blade used for thrusting or throwing (e.g. a javelin)
2. to pierce or stab with a pointed object
3. to catch fish using a spear

3. Pronunciations:

US: /spɪr/

UK: /spɪər/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "spear" comes from Old English "spere," which means "spear, lance." Spears have been used as weapons for thousands of years and were used by ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Romans. Today, spears are used in some martial arts and as a tool for hunting and fishing in some cultures.

5. Synonyms:

• javelin
• pike
• lance
• harpoon
• gig

6. Related Words:

• blade
• point
• shaft
• sword
• arbor

7. Example Sentences:

1. He threw a spear at the target.
2. The hunter speared the fish with a long stick.
3. She was speared by the sharp end of the fence.