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javelin
/ˈdʒævələn/
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What does javelin mean?
noun
- A light spear thrown with the hand and used as a weapon.
- A metal-tipped spear thrown for distance in an athletic field event.
- A javelinfish (Coelorinchus australis).
More meanings (3)
verb
- To pierce with a javelin.
- To throw like a javelin.
- To fall like a javelin.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈdʒævələn/
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Replacing his javelin, he resumed his seat, bent his looks downward, and appeared to be absorbed in melancholy reflection.
An eagle, snatching a javelin from one of the guard, carried it aloft, and from thence let it fall into the sea.
More book examples (3)
The teeth of animals served as amulets, and the bones that were of denser material than born were used as javelin- or arrow-heads.
Whereupon our General bestowed amongst them some linen cloth and shoes, and a javelin, which they very joyfully received, and departed for that time.
Burton, while sabreing his way towards the sea, was struck by a javelin, which pierced both cheeks, and struck out four of his teeth.