spear
UK/spiә/US
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Definitions
n.
A long pole with a sharp pointed tip, used as a weapon for throwing or thrusting
矛，长矛，鱼叉
v.
To pierce or strike with a spear or similar sharp object
用矛刺，刺穿
Root Breakdown
Native Englishspearother
=spear
Common Collocations
- 1.throw a spear投掷长矛
- 2.spear fishing鱼叉捕鱼
- 3.spear tip矛尖
- 4.wooden spear木矛
Example Sentences
- 1.
The ancient warrior hurled his spear at the enemy with great force.
- 2.
Hunters once used a spear to catch fish in shallow rivers.
- 3.
The museum displayed a collection of bronze-tipped spears from ancient Rome.