spear

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈspɪər/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/spɪr/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(spēr)


spear
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Sense: Noun: long pointed weapon
Synonyms:
lance, pike, javelin, harpoon, arrow Collocations, foil Collocations, partisan (historical), bayonet
Sense: Verb: pierce
Synonyms:
stab Collocations, stick Collocations, skewer, pierce, impale, lance, spike Collocations, poke Collocations, jab, puncture Collocations, harpoon


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