Definition of spear - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
pierce stabtr. pierce or stab with a pointed tooltr.
- He speared the fish with a sharp stick..
2.
plant growthintr. grow into a long stemintr.
- The asparagus began to spear in the spring.
3.
footballtr. TECH. US tackle by ramming with one's helmettr. TECH. US
- The player was penalized for spearing his opponent.
Noun
1.
weaponlong stick with sharp tip used as a weapon
- The warrior carried a spear into battle.
2.
foodUK long thin strip from a vegetableUK
- She added broccoli spears to the salad.
3.
fishinglance with barbed prongs used by fishermen
- He caught the fish using a spear.
4.
plantsshoot or slender stalk of a plant
- The asparagus spear was ready to harvest.
5.
wrestlingTECH. US running tackle in wrestling with shoulder into midsectionTECH. US
- He won the match with a spear.
6.
sportsTECH. US illegal maneuver in ice hockey using a stickTECH. US
- The player was penalized for a spear.
Images of spear
long stick with sharp tip used as a weapon 
long thin strip from a vegetable 
lance with barbed prongs used by fishermen 
shoot or slender stalk of a plant
Expressions with spear
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minor role in a play or opera
He auditioned and got the part of a spear carrier in the opera.
leading position in a difficult situation
She was the tip of the spear in the negotiations.
sharp ends of spears
The warriors sharpened their spear-points before the battle.
device used underwater to shoot fish
He loaded the spear gun before diving into the reef..
plant with a tall leafy stem and yellow flowers
The king's spear bloomed beautifully in the garden.
grass with sharp, pointed seeds or blades
Spear grass can be a nuisance in gardens.
prickly plant with large heads, often found as a weed
The spear thistle grew wild in the field.
to grow quickly upwards
The plants spear up towards the sun.
targeted email scam to steal personal information
The company fell victim to a spear-phishing attack.
male line of descent in a family
The family's spear side has a long military tradition..
Origin of spear
Old English, spere (spear)
Terms with spear included in their meaning
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weapon
long narrow part of a spear or arrow
sports
competition where athletes throw a long spear
weapon
light spear thrown by hand
weapon mythology
three-pronged spear used in fishing, combat, or as a mythic symbol
spear hunting
strike an animal or object with a long spear or force
hunting fishing
long spear with barbed point and rope for catching sea animals
spear thrower
wooden tool for throwing spears or darts
combat
lower a spear or lance to attack position
weapon
long spear used by soldiers
fishing
spear fish using a long pointed pole
weaponry
pierce or wound someone with a long spear-like weapon
weapons
shaft of an arrow or spear
weapon
slender spear used by African tribes
weapon
slim spear with an iron tip
fishing
spear salmon using torchlight at night
Greek weapon
wooden spear used by Ancient Greek hoplites
fishing
spear with a barb for catching fish
weapon
type of long spear used in Western Australia
weapon
type of spear with a long shaft
hunting
the act of shooting an animal with a barbed spear
military
ancient Greek foot soldier armed with a spear and shield
fishing
spear with three prongs for catching fish
fishing method
spear fish using a trident during spawning season
military
soldier equipped with a long spear
Examples of spear in a sentence
She speared the meat with a fork. The tulips started to spear after the rain. In early April, the bamboo began to spear rapidly. He was ejected for spearing during the game. The coach warned him about spearing in practice. Hunters used a spear to catch fish.
The museum displayed an ancient spear from the Bronze Age. He arranged the asparagus spears on the platter. Carrot spears were served with the dip. The spear was essential for the fishing trip. He crafted a spear for catching salmon. The gardener admired the spear of the young plant. Each spear of the wheat swayed in the breeze. The wrestler executed a spear to take down his opponent. Fans cheered as he delivered a spear in the final round. The referee called a foul for the spear during the match. Fans were outraged by the spear that injured the opposing player.
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- French:transpercer, lance, ...
- German:aufspießen, Speer, ...
- Italian:trafiggere, lancia, ...
- Spanish:atravesar, lanza, ...
- Portuguese:espetar, lança, ...
- Chinese:刺, 长矛, ...
- Japanese:突き刺す, 槍, ...
- Arabic:طَعَنَ, رُمْح, ...
- Hebrew:לִדְקוֹר, חֲנִית, ...
- Russian:пронзить, копьё, ...
- Ukrainian:проколоти, спис, ...
- Hindi:भोंकना, भाला, ...
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