What is another word for Spears?

Pronunciation: [spˈi͡əz] (IPA)

Spears are pointed weapons that have been used for hunting and warfare since prehistoric times. Some synonyms for the word "spears" include javelins, lances, pikes, tridents, harpoons, and gaffs. Javelins are lightweight spears that were used in ancient Greek and Roman battles and in modern Olympic events. Lances are long and heavy spears that were used by knights on horseback during the Middle Ages. Pikes are long spears that were used by infantry soldiers in the Renaissance period and in later armies. Spears with three-pronged heads are called tridents and were used by ancient Greek and Roman gods. Harpoons and gaffs are spears used for fishing, particularly for catching whales and other large marine animals.

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Usage examples for Spears

At the sight of the caravan they started up suddenly, like birds of prey; rushed towards it, surrounded it from all sides; and shaking their Spears and at the same time yelling at the top of their voices they asked the men from whence they came, why they were going southward, and whither they were bound?
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
They were armed with bows and Spears.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
And the hands and the Spears and the cows?
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz

Famous quotes with Spears

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  • I just found out about 10 days ago that I must live 300 or 400 yards from Britney Spears... so now I have to move.
    George Clooney
  • We never thought it would be something everyone would listen to. We never thought people who listen to Britney Spears would run to listen to it. It was intended for people on the fanatical side of production and hi-fi.
    Wayne Coyne
  • The Britney Spears fans aren't going to dig us.
    Dustin Diamond
  • If I was still at school, I'd be looking at Britney Spears and dying to be her.
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