spear
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈspɪɹ// UK //spˈiə// spear
n. a long weapon with a sharp point at the end. You use it for hunting or fighting by throwing it or pushing it into something.
n. a weapon consisting of a long shaft with a pointed tip, typically made of metal or stone, used for thrusting or throwing.
The hunter carried a long wooden spear.
Archaeologists found several ancient spear heads made of flint buried deep in the cave floor.
The museum exhibit displays a variety of spears used by different cultures, ranging from light throwing javelins to heavy pikes designed for defensive formations.