Definition of
spear has definitions from the field of arms
1
[ verb ] pierce with a spear

Examples

"spear fish"

Used in print

(T. C. McClary, "The Flooded Desert," Argosy,...)

It speared up_into_the_air , then sinking back , the up jutting branch turned slowly .

Related terms

transfix

2
[ noun ] (arms) a long pointed rod used as a weapon

Synonyms

lance shaft

Related terms

weapon trident assegai javelin spearhead barb lance

3
[ verb ] thrust up like a spear

Synonyms

spear_up

Examples

"The branch speared up into the air"

Related terms

stick_out

4
[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 2530
5
[ noun ] an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish

Synonyms

fizgig fishgig lance gig

Related terms

implement harpoon leister fishing_gear

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Rhymes with

speer peer pier disappear appear reappear

Phonetic and Homophones

S P IH1 R Speir  speer

Similar Spelling

spar Spahr spare Sparr speer Spier Spehar sphere sparrow Spyeria Spry spur Spore Spoor Spiro spire spray spree Spero Spera Speir Sprow sprue Spurr Sprau spirea Sprehe Sperry spewer Speier spiraea

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