javelin

US /ˈdʒæv.lɪn/

UK /ˈdʒæv.lɪn/

speer, werpspeer

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.

De atleet slingerde de speer over het veld.

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Ancient warriors used javelins in battle.

Oude krijgers gebruikten speren in de strijd.