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Word: Spear
Speech Type: Noun
Old English spere, of Germanic origin; compare with Dutch speer and German Speer
spɪə
a weapon with a pointed tip, typically of steel, and a long shaft, used for thrusting or throwing.
Short Definition:weapon with pointed tip and long shaft
a plant shoot, especially a pointed stem of asparagus or broccoli
Short Definition:plant shoot
Examples:- smoked salmon wrapped around asparagus spears
Word: Spear
Speech Type: Verb
spɪə
pierce or strike with a spear or other pointed object
Short Definition:pierce or strike with spear or other pointed object
Examples:- she speared her last chip with her fork
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