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spear

[speer] / spɪər /




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John van Rooyen regularly surfs and spear fishes at the Tinley Manor beach, about 2 miles from where he lives.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Most importantly sharpening the tip of the spear — get the offensive line right.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

The Wisconsin locals trying to spear a 200-pound fish.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

Russia's forces have recently gained limited control over a spear of land to the south of Vovchansk that would bring them closer to this target.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

The darkness maybe wasn’t quite as intense, but she could only see Bob because of the glint of his white hair and the point of his spear.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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