javelin — a light spear thrown in a competitive sport or as a weapon
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a light spear thrown in a competitive sport or as a weapon
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒævlɪn/
Korean meaning: 창던지기에 사용하는 가벼운 창
Korean pronunciation: **재**블린
Example Sentences
- My gym teacher said I throw a javelin like I'm feeding ducks at a pond.
- The javelin sailed through the air and landed perfectly in the field.
- She accidentally threw the javelin backwards and cleared the entire audience.
javelin
NOUN//ˈdʒævlɪn//
a light spear thrown in a competitive sport or as a weapon
The athlete hurls the javelin across the stadium with explosive force.
Caroline's javelin sings with her mandolin!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
프랑스어 'javeline'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 라틴어 'gabalus'(갈래진 막대기)에서 온 말입니다. 고대 로마 시대부터 사냥과 전쟁에서 사용되던 무기였죠.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My gym teacher said I throw a javelin like I'm feeding ducks at a pond.”
“The javelin sailed through the air and landed perfectly in the field.”
“She accidentally threw the javelin backwards and cleared the entire audience.”
“Ancient warriors used javelins as their primary hunting weapon.”
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