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Definition of spear

spear

/spɪər/
Plural:spears
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Past Simple:speared
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Past Participle:speared
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Present Participle:spearing
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spear Lexical Profile

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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."

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• verb

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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• Rhymes for spear

• Nearby Words

speakerphone
speakership
speakout
spear
spearer
spearfish
spearfishing

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'spere', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'speer' and German 'Speer'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spear. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spear
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