spear

/spiə/
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spear

A fisherman wades into the river and throws a spear.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A long, pointed weapon: A pole weapon consisting of a long shaft with a sharp, often metal, point at one end, used historically for thrusting or throwing in hunting and warfare.
    • A similar tool for fishing: A long, slender implement with a barbed point, used for catching fish by thrusting or throwing.

  2. Verb:

    • To pierce or strike with a spear: To thrust a spear or similar pointed object into something.
    • To rise or project sharply: To extend or point upward in a straight, sharp line, resembling a spear.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • The ancient warrior carried a bronze-tipped spear.
    • He used a spear to catch fish in the shallow river.

  • Verb:

    • The hunter speared the wild boar with great skill.
    • New skyscrapers spear the city's skyline.
Advanced Usage

  • "To spearhead" (verb): To lead or initiate an attack, movement, or project. (Note: This is a distinct compound verb; the core action relates to being at the forefront, like the point of a spear).

    • She was chosen to spearhead the new marketing campaign.

  • "Spear carrier" (noun): A person who plays a minor or insignificant role, originally referring to an actor with a non-speaking part as a soldier carrying a spear.

    • He started his career as a spear carrier in the opera.
Variants and Related Words
  • Spearman (noun): A person, especially a soldier, who uses a spear.
  • Spearpoint (noun): The sharp, pointed end of a spear.
  • Spearfishing (noun): The activity of fishing using a spear, typically while swimming underwater.
Synonyms
  • Noun (weapon): Lance, javelin, pike, harpoon (for fishing).
  • Verb (to pierce): Impale, skewer, stab, transfix.
Related Phrasal Verbs

(The word 'spear' itself does not commonly form phrasal verbs. The action is typically direct: "spear something.")

Related Idioms
  • "The spear side": An archaic term referring to the male side or line of a family (contrasted with "the distaff/spindle side" for the female line).
    • The title was inherited through the spear side of the family.
spear

A fisherman wades into the river and throws a spear.

Noun
  1. an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
  2. a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
Verb
  1. thrust up like a spear
    • The branch speared up into the air
  2. pierce with a spear
    • spear fish

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