spear

US /spɪr/
UK /spɪr/
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1.

lanza, azagaya

a weapon with a long shaft and a pointed tip, used for thrusting or throwing

:
The hunter carried a spear for protection.
El cazador llevaba una lanza para protegerse.
Ancient warriors often used spears in battle.
Los guerreros antiguos a menudo usaban lanzas en la batalla.
2.

brote, retoño

a new shoot or sprout of a plant

:
The asparagus spears were ready for harvest.
Los brotes de espárrago estaban listos para la cosecha.
New green spears emerged from the soil after the rain.
Nuevos brotes verdes emergieron del suelo después de la lluvia.
1.

arponear, ensartar

to pierce or strike with a spear or other pointed object

:
He managed to spear a fish for dinner.
Logró arponear un pez para la cena.
The chef carefully speared the olives onto the skewer.
El chef ensartó cuidadosamente las aceitunas en el pincho.