spearing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of throwing a harpoon or spear at a fish or other prey to catch it.

  - "He went spearing for fish in the shallow waters."
  - "Spearing is a popular sport in some coastal communities."

• Noun

  A long, pointed weapon used for hunting or fighting.

  - "The hunter used a spear to take down the elk."
  - "The warriors went into battle armed with spears."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with spearing
sparing , bearing , caring , sharing

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Variants

List of all variants of spearing that leads to same result
spear , speared , spearer , spearers , spearing , spears

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Forms

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spears, speared, spearing, spearhead

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Etymology

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Old English spere 'spear, javelin'

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the longest spear throw is 78.47 meters (257 feet, 6 inches)

2. Spears have been used for hunting and warfare since prehistoric times

3. The word 'spear' is derived from the Old English word 'spere'

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Related Concepts

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1. Harpoon: A type of spear with a barbed head used for catching fish.

2. Javelin: A type of spear used in athletic competitions.

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Culture

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Spearing has been used throughout history for hunting and fishing, as well as in warfare. In many cultures, it is a cherished tradition passed down from generation to generation. Spearing has also been depicted in literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "spearing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a fisherman standing in a boat, throwing a spear into the water and pulling out a fish.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'spearing' with the image of a hunter or fisherman using a spear.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'S' is the first letter in 'Spear' and 'R' is the first letter in 'Ring' - 'Spear' is a type of 'Ring' used for hunting and fishing.

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