spear
/spɪr/
verb
- To pierce or stab with a spear or similar pointed object.
- The warrior speared his enemy during the battle.
- The fisherman speared a large salmon in the river.
- She speared a piece of fruit with her fork.
- To move or go in a straight, fast, and pointed way.
- The car speared through the empty streets at high speed.
- A beam of light speared through the darkness.
- The runner speared ahead of the pack to win the race.
Synonyms
noun
- A long, pointed weapon that is thrown or thrust by hand, used in hunting or warfare.
- He threw the spear with great force, hitting the target.
- Ancient warriors used spears for both hunting and battle.
- The hunter carried a wooden spear with a sharp stone tip.
- A long, thin stem or shoot of a plant, especially asparagus or broccoli.
- The broccoli spears were tender and delicious.
- She grilled fresh asparagus spears for dinner.
- He cut a few spears of grass to use as a garnish.