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