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javelin

[jav-lin, jav-uh-] / ˈdʒæv lɪn, ˈdʒæv ə- /
NOUN
spear
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The Venezuelans practically turned the art of the bat flip into a javelin toss.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

It’s like golf, except a player can’t javelin his clubs into a water hazard or pitch a 15-pound orb across six alleys, even if he could.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Brits was a world champion javelin thrower in her youth before a road accident curtailed that career.

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2025

“She’s able to throw the ball far and makes good decisions,” said Baker, who is also on the track and field team, specializing in triple jump, hurdles and javelin.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2024

One javelin competitor had gained eight pounds in five days.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand