spear

Example Sentences

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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

About a mile away on the ice, Ryan Rashid, 31, stared at a radar display, while Shane Steffen, 34, stood ready to plunge his spear into the water.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Fighters wrap ropes around their punching hand, named "the spear", and block oncoming blows with the other, referred to as the "shield".

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

She sharpened and fire-hardened and balanced the mukwa spear until it felt good to her hand.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer