Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
spear
IPA transcription: [sp'ɪɹ]
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
spear, lance, shaft
Meaning:
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
spear
Meaning:
pierce with a spear; "spear fish"
Usage examples
Jason, carrying his shield and spear, went before the king.
He showed the cup and spear he had taken away from Saul's tent.
But with every ill that befell me I got the spear loosed from him.
The queen had already met her death from a spear carelessly thrown.
When all had done, the Prince Hafela came forward, lifted his spear, and cried:--
Then the chieftain Gundhar struck the earth with his spear and gave his decision.
Then King Mark armed him, and took his horse and his spear, with a squire with him.
It was the Konkrookan Spear of State; it represented the proxy-presence of King Jaikark.
He gave him his little bow tipped with silver, and his spear with shining head of steel.
And therewith he drew out the truncheon of the spear out of his body: and then he swooned.