spear

US /spɪr/
UK /spɪr/
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a weapon with a long shaft and a pointed tip, used for thrusting or throwing

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The hunter carried a spear for protection.
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Ancient warriors often used spears in battle.
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2.

a new shoot or sprout of a plant

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The asparagus spears were ready for harvest.
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New green spears emerged from the soil after the rain.
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1.

to pierce or strike with a spear or other pointed object

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He managed to spear a fish for dinner.
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The chef carefully speared the olives onto the skewer.
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