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javelin

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun javelin has 2 senses
  1. javelin - an athletic competition in which a javelin is thrown as far as possible
    --1 is a kind of
    field event
  2. javelin - a spear thrown as a weapon or in competitive field events
    --2 is a kind of
    spear, lance, shaft; sports equipment, sporting goods

Definitions from the Web

Javelin

Noun

  1. 1. A lightweight spear used as a weapon in athletic throwing events.
  2. Sample sentence: The athlete hurled the javelin with great strength and skill.

  3. 2. A sharp-pointed missile weapon typically thrown by hand.
  4. Sample sentence: The ancient warriors launched their javelins at the enemy forces.

Verb

  1. 1. To throw or launch a javelin.
  2. Sample sentence: He javelined the spear across the field, aiming for the target.

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