spear

Noun
  1. A long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon (synset 104278001)
    is a type of: arm, weapon, weapon system - any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
    subtypes:
    • assagai, assegai - the slender spear of the Bantu-speaking people of Africa
    • javelin - a spear thrown as a weapon or in competitive field events
    • trident - a spear with three prongs
    has:
    • barb - a subsidiary point facing opposite from the main point that makes an arrowhead or spear hard to remove
    • spear-point, spearhead, spearpoint - the head and sharpened point of a spear
    same as: lance, shaft
  2. An implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish (synset 104278258)
    is a type of: implement - instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
    subtypes:
    • harpoon - a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it
    • leister - a spear with three or more prongs; used for spearing fish (especially salmon)
    belongs to: fishing gear, fishing rig, fishing tackle, rig, tackle - gear used in fishing
    same as: fishgig, fizgig, gig, lance
Verb
  1. Pierce with a spear (synset 201447506)
    "spear fish"
    is a type of: empale, impale, spike, transfix - pierce with a sharp stake or point
  2. Thrust up like a spear (synset 202720075)
    "The branch speared up into the air"
    is a type of: jut, jut out, project, protrude, stick out - extend out or project in space
    same as: spear up

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