javelin

Speech parts

1. javelin - Noun

2. javelin - Verb

Meaning

A sort of light spear, to be thrown or cast by thew hand; anciently, a weapon of war used by horsemen and foot soldiers; now used chiefly in hunting the wild boar and other fierce game.

To pierce with a javelin.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

pike lance dart spear speer harpoon browning trident gar cannon bolt mace lancet partizan bill
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Antonyms

delay hinder spoon obstruct loosen walk slowly
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Hypernyms

lance shaft spear field event sports equipment

Phrases with the word

knitting javelin

Examples

Apollo gave him a tame deer as a companion but Cyparissus accidentally killed it with a javelin as it lay asleep in the undergrowth. Source: Internet

All of the dated chariot graves contained wheel impressions, horse bones, weapons (arrow and javelin points, axes, daggers, or stone mace-heads), human skeletal remains, and cheekpieces. Source: Internet

A lance in the original sense is a light throwing spear, or javelin. Source: Internet

Being the catcher however, offers Phillip a cross sport fertilization opportunity, as throwing the ball is the same arm action is throwing the Javelin. Source: Internet

David and Goliath confront each other, Goliath with his armor and javelin, David with his staff and sling. Source: Internet

Embracing the 22 yards was not her first choice as she initially tried her hand at javelin and discus throw. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Javed javel Javel water javelin throw javelin thrower javelina