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javelin Synonyms

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• noun (Context 1)

A light spear designed primarily to be thrown, historically used as a ranged weapon in warfare and hunting, but now predominantly used in athletic competitions.

Usage Example

"The athlete gripped the shaft of the spear and focused on the runway before executing her final throw of the championship."

Strong
spear
lance
Weak
dart

• Nearby Words

javan spitting cobra
javari
javary
javelin
javelin sand boa
javelina
jawbone

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Javelin. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/javelin
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