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spear Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A weapon consisting of a long shaft, typically wooden, with a sharpened point or metal head, used for thrusting or throwing.
Usage Example
"The ancient hunters crafted a long javelin to hunt large game from a safer distance."
Strongest
javelin
Strong
lance
pike
• verb (Context 2)
To pierce or strike with a spear or another pointed object.
Usage Example
"She used a wooden skewer to pierce a piece of fruit from the platter."
Strongest
pierce
impale
Strong
skewer
stab
• noun (Context 3)
A slender, pointed shoot or stalk of a plant, especially that of asparagus or broccoli.
Usage Example
"The chef prepared a side dish using fresh asparagus spears roasted with olive oil."
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shoot
Strong
stalk
sprout
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Spear. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/spear