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Definition of spearing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
actionpiercing or thrusting like a spear
- The spearing motion of the dancer was impressive.
2.
huntingTECH. describing tools or actions for catching fish or game with pointed shaftsTECH.
- The spearing tool was essential for the fishermen.
Origin of spearing
Old English, spere (spear)
Examples of spearing in a sentence
Her spearing glance made everyone uncomfortable. The spearing technique requires precision and skill. Spearing equipment is vital for this type of fishing.
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- French:perçant, de harponnage, ...
- German:speerartig, spießend, ...
- Italian:penetrante, per infilzare, ...
- Spanish:penetrante, usado para pescar, ...
- Portuguese:perfurante, de arpão, ...
- Chinese:刺穿的, 用于刺杀的, ...
- Japanese:突き刺すような, 突き刺すための, ...
- Arabic:طاعِن, مِرْمَاحِي, ...
- Hebrew:חוֹדֵר, מְיֻועָד לְדִיג בַּחֲנִית, ...
- Russian:копьеобразный, для пронзания, ...
- Ukrainian:пронизуючий, списовий, ...
- Hindi:भेदनकारी, मछली पकड़ने के लिए उपयोग किया जाता है, ...
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)
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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