spear

//spɪər//
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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.

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