Spear
Definition of Spear
- 1. A long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon Noun
- 2. An implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish Noun
- 3. Pierce with a spear Verb
- 4. Thrust up like a spear Verb
Synonyms for word "spear"
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Usage Examples
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3 Pierce with a spear Verb
- spear fish
4 Thrust up like a spear Verb
- The branch speared up into the air
Verb Patterns
Sentence patterns for the verb “spear”. Replace [verb] with the form required by the sentence, or [verb-ing] with its -ing form.
3 Pierce with a spear Verb
Somebody [verb] somethingSomething [verb] something
4 Thrust up like a spear Verb
Something [verb]Something is [verb-ing] (prepositional phrase)
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