javelin
US /ˈdʒæv.lɪn/
UK /ˈdʒæv.lɪn/
1.
javelot, lance
a light spear thrown by hand in a track and field event or as a weapon
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The athlete hurled the javelin across the field.
L'athlète a lancé le javelot à travers le terrain.
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Ancient warriors used javelins in battle.
Les anciens guerriers utilisaient des javelots au combat.