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javelin

/ˈdʒævlɪn/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

a long, thin stick with a pointed end, thrown as a sport in competitions.

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She won a gold medal in the javelin throw at the Olympics.

He practiced throwing the javelin every day after school.

Learning Path

Full Definition

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

Related Words

Synonyms:
spearlance
Word Family:
javelin thrower