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Definition of spear
spear
/spɪər/
Plural:spears
•Past Simple:speared
•Past Participle:speared
•Present Participle:spearing
spear Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
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• noun
1
A weapon consisting of a long shaft, typically wooden, with a sharpened point or metal head, used for thrusting or throwing.
Example
"The ancient hunters crafted a long spear to hunt large game from a safer distance."
2
A slender, pointed shoot or stalk of a plant, especially that of asparagus or broccoli.
Example
"The chef prepared a side dish using fresh asparagus spears roasted with olive oil."
Synonyms
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1
To pierce or strike with a spear or another pointed object.
Example
"She used a wooden skewer to spear a piece of fruit from the platter."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'spere', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'speer' and German 'Speer'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spear. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spear