Spear
/ˈspɪər/
Definitions
- (n.) A weapon with a pointed tip, typically of metal, mounted on a long shaft and used for thrusting or throwing.
The soldier held a spear ready for battle.
- (v.) To pierce or wound with a spear or similar pointed object.
He speared the fish with a sharp spear.
Forms
- spears
- speared
- spearing
Commentary
In legal contexts, 'spear' may appear metaphorically to describe pointed legal arguments or directed actions.
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