SPEAR UP Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase spear up. (close relations)
Definition of SPEAR UP
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impale | verbv | |||||||
verb • pierce with a sharp stake or point • kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole | ||||||||
jab | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) • a quick short straight punch • the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow verb • poke or thrust abruptly • strike or punch with quick and short blows • stab or pierce | ||||||||
lunge | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of moving forward suddenly • (fencing) an attacking thrust made with one foot forward and the back leg straight and with the sword arm outstretched forward verb • make a thrusting forward movement | ||||||||
pierce | verbv | |||||||
noun • 14th President of the United States (1804-1869) verb • cut or make a way through • move or affect (a person's emotions or bodily feelings) deeply or sharply • sound sharply or shrilly • penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument • make a hole into | ||||||||
skewer | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a long pin for holding meat in position while it is being roasted verb • drive a skewer through | ||||||||
stab | verbv | |||||||
noun • a sudden sharp feeling • a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument • informal words for any attempt or effort verb • use a knife on • stab or pierce • poke or thrust abruptly | ||||||||
stick | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an implement consisting of a length of wood • a small thin branch of a tree • a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane • a rectangular quarter pound block of butter or margarine • informal terms for the leg • a long implement (usually made of wood) that is shaped so that hockey or polo players can hit a puck or ball • a long thin implement resembling a length of wood • marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking • threat of a penalty verb • put, fix, force, or implant • stay put (in a certain place) • stick to firmly • be or become fixed • endure • be a devoted follower or supporter • be loyal to • cover and decorate with objects that pierce the surface • fasten with an adhesive material like glue • fasten with or as with pins or nails • fasten into place by fixing an end or point into something • pierce with a thrust using a pointed instrument • pierce or penetrate or puncture with something pointed • come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation • saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous • be a mystery or bewildering to | ||||||||
transfix | verbv | |||||||
verb • to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe • pierce with a sharp stake or point | ||||||||
spear | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon • an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish verb • pierce with a spear • thrust up like a spear |