What does spear mean?

a long pole with a sharp point, used as a weapon to push a pointed object into or through something

spear

/spɪə/ · /spɪr/

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矛；长矛

n. a long pole with a sharp point, used as a weapon

矛；长矛

v. to push a pointed object into or through something

刺；戳起

An ancient spear stood behind glass in the museum.

博物馆的玻璃展柜里立着一支古代长矛。

The discovery of a wooden spear provides valuable evidence about the hunting techniques of early human communities.

一支木矛的发现为研究早期人类群体的狩猎技术提供了宝贵证据。

spear是长矛，不是枪械；动词可指用叉子戳起食物。

What does spear mean?: a long pole with a sharp point, used as a weapon to push a pointed object into or through something
How is spear pronounced?: UK /spɪə/, US /spɪr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.