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/
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!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word javelin derives from French 'javeline', which traces back to Latin 'gabalus', meaning a forked or pronged stick. This weapon has been used since ancient Roman times for hunting and warfare.
Breakdown
French 'javeline' comes from Latin 'gabalus' (forked stick), with the French diminutive suffix '-ine' applied to create the weapon term, which was then adopted into English as 'javelin'.
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📝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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