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Javelin

/ˈdʒævlɪn/

A light spear thrown with the hand and used as a weapon.

📖 Definitions of "Javelin"

noun
  1. 1

    A light spear thrown with the hand and used as a weapon.

  2. 2

    A metal-tipped spear thrown for distance in an athletic field event.

verb
  1. 1

    To pierce with a javelin.

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