Meaning & Definition of Spear in English
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Spear
/spɪr/
noun
1. A long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
synonym:
- spear,
- lance,
- shaft
2. An implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
synonym:
- spear,
- gig,
- fizgig,
- fishgig,
- lance
verb
1. Pierce with a spear
- "Spear fish"
synonym:
- spear
2. Thrust up like a spear
- "The branch speared up into the air"
synonym:
- spear,
- spear up
Examples of using
Tom shakes his spear in anger at bear.
Leaning on his bone-tipped spear for support, Tom rises to his feet.