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Definition of spearer

spearer

/ˈspɪr.ɚ/
spear · er
Plural:spearers
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• noun

1

A person who hunts, catches fish, or pierces something using a spear.

Example

"The patient spearer stood motionless in the shallow river, waiting for a salmon to swim within reach."

2

Any of various predatory mantis shrimps (order Stomatopoda) found in tropical and subtropical marine habitats, characterized by raptorial claws lined with sharp spines used to impale soft-bodied prey.

Example

"Unlike club-wielding mantis shrimps that crush shells, a spearer ambushes passing fish from its sandy burrow."

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• Rhymes for spearer

• Nearby Words

speakership
speakout
spear
spearer
spearfish
spearfishing
speargun

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