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Spear has 8 different meanings across 3 categories:

Noun · Verb · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

"The hunter held his spear ready to strike at the deer in the forest."

2

an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish

"The angler carefully lowered his spear into the shallow water to catch the school of trout."

3

A long stick with a sharp tip used as a weapon for throwing or thrusting, or anything used to make a thrusting motion.

"The hunter waited patiently with his wooden spear before lunging at the stag."

In plain English: A spear is a long stick with a sharp point on the end used for hunting or fighting.

"The hunter threw his spear at the deer with great force."

Usage: Use this word when referring specifically to the physical projectile designed for hunting or combat rather than general stabbing tools like knives. It often appears in contexts involving historical warfare, fishing techniques, or sports such as jousting and lacrosse.

Verb
1

pierce with a spear

"spear fish"

2

thrust up like a spear

"The branch speared up into the air"

3

To pierce with a spear.

"The hunter managed to spear the deer before it could escape into the forest."

Adjective
1

Male.

"The male dolphin used his long, curved spear-like tooth to guide the fish into his mouth."

Proper Noun
1

An English surname, from nicknames​.

"The local history book listed several prominent families under the name Spear, noting that it originated as a nickname for someone who wielded a lance."

Example Sentences
"The hunter threw his spear at the deer with great force." noun
"The spear of wheat bent under the weight of heavy rain." noun
"He pointed to the sharp metal spear on his coat's lapel." noun
"A sudden gust of wind drove the fishing spear out into the channel." noun
See Also
partisan sarissophoros prong demilance fewter brandistock horse stale
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
weapon implement transfix stick out
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
assegai javelin trident harpoon leister

Origin

The word "spear" comes from the Middle English spere, which descended directly from Old English and Proto-Germanic roots. It ultimately traces back to a common ancestor in Proto-Indo-European that also gave rise to related words like German Speer and Latin sparus.

Rhyming Words
ear dear near hear year bear fear mear lear pear rear wear tear sear arear shear abear drear grear blear
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