spear

Meanings

• noun

  A long, pointed weapon with a shaft, typically having a sharp point or a barbed head, used for thrusting or casting.

  - "The knight charged into battle brandishing his spear."
  - "The spear was thrown with great force and accuracy."
  - "The hunter used a spear to kill the wild boar."

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Pronunciation

1. /spɪɹ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2707604"

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Antonyms

distaff

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with spear
reaper , pear , leaper , sear , far

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Variants

List of all variants of spear that leads to same result
spear , spears , speared , spearer , spearers , spearing , spear-carrier , spear-carriers , spear phishing , spear phishings , spear-phishing , spear-phishings , spear-thrower , spear-throwers

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Etymology

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Old English spere, from spearian 'to thrust'. Related to spur 'spur (a horse)'.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the longest spear throw is 106.65 meters (349 feet 10 inches) by Mykyla Lefevre in 2014.

2. The ancient Greeks believed that the god Apollo invented the spear and presented it to Heracles as a gift.

3. The spear was the primary weapon used by ancient Roman soldiers, called legionaries.

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Related Concepts

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1. javelin: A type of spear that is lighter and designed to be thrown.

2. lance: A long, pointed weapon similar to a spear, but with a larger head and used primarily for cavalry charges.

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Culture

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In mythology and literature, the spear is often a symbol of power and strength. It is also a common weapon in warfare throughout history. The most famous spear in literature is probably the one wielded by Odysseus in Homer's 'Odyssey'.

How to Memorize "spear"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a long, pointed weapon with a sharp tip. Imagine the weight and balance of the spear in your hands.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the spear with power, strength, and combat. Think of knights charging into battle with their spears.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym SPEAR to remember the definition: Spear is a Long Pointy Edged Arms weapon.

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