a light spear, usually thrown by hand.

Track .

a spearlike shaft about 8 1 / 2 ft. (2.7 m) long and usually made of wood, used in throwing for distance.

Also called javelin throw. a competitive field event in which the javelin is thrown for distance.

to strike or pierce with or as if with a javelin.

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dart , harpoon , lance , spear , sport , weapon