spear — A weapon with a long shaft and a pointed tip, used for thrusting or throwing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A weapon with a long shaft and a pointed tip, used for thrusting or throwing
Pronunciation (IPA): /spɪr/
Example Sentences
- The knight's spear was so long that he had trouble fitting through doorways.
- She used a spear to catch the biggest fish in the lake.
- The Olympic athlete threw the spear over 80 meters.
spear
NOUN[/spɪr/]
A weapon with a long shaft and a pointed tip, used for thrusting or throwing
A weapon with a long shaft and a pointed tip, used for thrusting or throwing
When danger draws near, cast aside your fear with spear!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Spear derives from Old English 'spere', tracing back to Proto-Germanic roots shared across Germanic language families. The word names one of humanity's oldest tools, employed in hunting and warfare since ancient times.
Breakdown
Old English 'spere' evolved into modern English 'spear' with minimal phonetic change. The root likely connects to Proto-Germanic *sperōn, related to the concept of a pointed projectile weapon.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The knight's spear was so long that he had trouble fitting through doorways.”
“She used a spear to catch the biggest fish in the lake.”
“The Olympic athlete threw the spear over 80 meters.”
“He accidentally speared his sandwich instead of cutting it with a knife.”
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