Definition
Definition of spearheading - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
leadershipbeing at the forefront of an activity
- The scientist is spearheading research in renewable energy.
- She is spearheading the new marketing campaign.
- The activist is spearheading efforts for climate change awareness.
Origin of spearheading
English, spear (weapon) + heading (leading)
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- French:dirigeant, ...
- German:führend, ...
- Italian:all'avanguardia, ...
- Spanish:a la vanguardia, ...
- Portuguese:liderando, ...
- Chinese:先锋的, ...
- Japanese:先頭に立つ, ...
- Arabic:رائد, ...
- Hebrew:מוֹבִיל, ...
- Russian:возглавляющий, ...
- Ukrainian:на передовій, ...
- Hindi:अग्रणी, ...
Definition of spearhead - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
leadershiplead a project, plan, attack, or movement as the main force
- She will spearhead the new marketing campaign.
Noun
1.
weaponthe pointed end of a spear
- The ancient spearhead was found in the ruins.
2.
warthe leading force in a military attack
- The spearhead advanced quickly into enemy territory.
3.
leaderperson who leads a campaign or activity
- She was the spearhead of the environmental movement.
Images of spearhead
the pointed end of a spear
Expressions with spearhead
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having a pointed tip and broad base
The sculpture was spearhead-shaped, tapering to a sharp point.
Origin of spearhead
Old English, spere (spear) + heafod (head)
Examples of spearhead in a sentence
Our committee will spearhead fundraising efforts next month. The museum displayed a medieval spearhead. He collected ancient spearheads as a hobby. The armored spearhead crossed the river before dawn. Enemy fire slowed the spearhead near the capital. He became the spearhead of the charity event.
The spearhead of the project was praised for her leadership.
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- French:diriger, pointe, ...
- German:anführen, Speerspitze, ...
- Italian:guidare, punta di lancia, ...
- Spanish:encabezar, punta de lanza, ...
- Portuguese:liderar, ponta de lança, ...
- Chinese:带头, 矛头, ...
- Japanese:先頭に立つ, 槍の穂先, ...
- Arabic:قاد, رَأْس الرُّمْح, ...
- Hebrew:לְהוֹבִיל, חוֹד הַחֲנִית, ...
- Russian:возглавлять, наконечник копья, ...
- Ukrainian:очолювати, наконечник списа, ...
- Hindi:नेतृत्व करना, भाले की नोक, ...
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