spear meaning

UK /spɪə/ US /spɪr/ 1 syllable

spear (noun): a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon.

spear has 4 meanings in this dictionary, as noun and verb.

spear as a noun

  1. a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

    Synonyms: lance, shaft

    Type of: weapon

    Kinds: assegai, javelin, trident

  2. an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish

    Synonyms: gig, fizgig, fishgig, lance

    Type of: implement

    Kinds: harpoon, leister

spear as a verb

  1. pierce with a spear
    • spear fish

    Type of: transfix

  2. thrust up like a spear
    • The branch speared up into the air

    Synonyms: spear up

    Type of: stick out

How to pronounce spear

spear is pronounced /spɪə/ in British English and /spɪr/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.

Words that rhyme with spear

Scrabble score: 7 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SP · words ending in AR · 5-letter words

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