javelin
US /ˈdʒæv.lɪn/
UK /ˈdʒæv.lɪn/
1.
giavellotto, lancia
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'atleta ha lanciato il giavellotto attraverso il campo.
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Ancient warriors used javelins in battle.
Gli antichi guerrieri usavano i giavellotti in battaglia.