spearhead

//ˈspɪəˌhɛd//
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Noun

spearheadSingular
spearheadsPlural
1

The pointed head or tip of a spear.

The ancient spearhead was made of bronze.

2

A person or group that leads an attack, movement, or campaign.

She became the spearhead of the environmental movement.

Verb

spearheadInfinitive
spearheadPresent tense
spearheadedPast tense
spearheadedPast participle
spearheadingPresent participle
spearheadsThird-person singular
1

To lead or initiate an attack, campaign, or movement.

She spearheaded the campaign to protect the environment.

Antonym

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