javelin

[Jave·lin]

A javelin is a sharp tipped, lightweigh throwing spear that's used in sporting events. The javelin throw is an event in the Olympics.

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A sort of light spear, to be thrown or cast by thew hand; anciently, a weapon of war used by horsemen and foot soldiers; now used chiefly in hunting the wild boar and other fierce game.

Noun
a spear thrown as a weapon or in competitive field events

Noun
an athletic competition in which a javelin is thrown as far as possible


n.
A sort of light spear, to be thrown or cast by thew hand; anciently, a weapon of war used by horsemen and foot soldiers; now used chiefly in hunting the wild boar and other fierce game.

v. t.
To pierce with a javelin.


Javelin

Jave"lin , n. [F. javeline; akin to Sp. jabalina, It. giavelina, and F. javelot, OF. gavlot. Cf. Gavelock.] A sort of light spear, to be thrown or cast by thew hand; anciently, a weapon of war used by horsemen and foot soldiers; now used chiefly in hunting the wild boar and other fierce game.
Flies the javelin swifter to its mark, Launched by the vigor of a Roman arm?

Javelin

Jave"lin, v. t. To pierce with a javelin. [R.] Tennyson.

A sort of light spear, to be thrown or cast by thew hand; anciently, a weapon of war used by horsemen and foot soldiers; now used chiefly in hunting the wild boar and other fierce game.

To pierce with a javelin.

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Usage Examples

I learned what I need to do in the long jump, what I needed to do in the javelin and I've been able to rectify those events. It's been a bit of a learning curve, which is good.

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