SPEARS Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word spears. (close relations)
Definition of SPEARS
Best Alternative Words for SPEARS
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| darts | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a game in which small pointed missiles are thrown at a dartboard | ||||||||
| arrows | nounn | |||||||
noun • a mark to indicate a direction or relation • a projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bow | ||||||||
| harpoons | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it verb • spear with a harpoon | ||||||||
| javelins | nounn | |||||||
noun • an athletic competition in which a javelin is thrown as far as possible • a spear thrown as a weapon or in competitive field events | ||||||||
| lances | verbv | |||||||
noun • a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon • an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish • a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions verb • move quickly, as if by cutting one's way • pierce with a lance, as in a knights' fight • open by piercing with a lancet | ||||||||
| pikes | nounn | |||||||
noun • a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic • highly valued northern freshwater fish with lean flesh • a sharp point (as on the end of a spear) • medieval weapon consisting of a spearhead attached to a long pole or pikestaff; superseded by the bayonet • any of several elongate long-snouted freshwater game and food fishes widely distributed in cooler parts of the Northern Hemisphere | ||||||||
| lance | 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 • a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions verb • move quickly, as if by cutting one's way • pierce with a lance, as in a knights' fight • open by piercing with a lancet | ||||||||
| fishgig | nounn | |||||||
noun • an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish | ||||||||
| fizgig | nounn | |||||||
noun • an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish • a firework that fizzes as it moves | ||||||||
| gig | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • long and light rowing boat; especially for racing • an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish • a cluster of hooks (without barbs) that is drawn through a school of fish to hook their bodies; used when fish are not biting • tender that is a light ship's boat; often for personal use of captain • small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; with two seats and no hood • a booking for musicians | ||||||||
| shaft | nounn | |||||||
noun • a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer • an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect • a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow) • a column of light (as from a beacon) • the main (mid) section of a long bone • obscene terms for penis • a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon • a vertical passageway through a building (as for an elevator) • (architecture) upright consisting of the vertical part of a column • a long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel • a revolving rod that transmits power or motion • the hollow spine of a feather verb • equip with a shaft • defeat someone through trickery or deceit | ||||||||
| spear up | verbv | |||||||
verb • thrust up like a spear | ||||||||
