spear
//spɪər//
Noun
spearSingular
spearsPlural
1
A weapon with a long shaft and a pointed tip, used for thrusting or throwing.
The hunter threw a spear at the wild boar.
2
A pointed shoot or sprout of a plant, especially asparagus or grass.
Fresh asparagus spears are delicious when grilled.
Verb
spearInfinitive
spearPresent tense
spearedPast tense
spearedPast participle
spearingPresent participle
spearsThird-person singular
1
To pierce, strike, or catch with or as if with a spear.
He speared a fish with his fishing spear.
2
To thrust or push forward quickly and forcefully.
She speared her hand through the crowd to grab the railing.