a long, stabbing weapon for thrusting or throwing, consisting of a wooden shaft to which a sharp-pointed head, as of iron or steel, is attached.

a soldier or other person armed with such a weapon; spearman

an army of 40,000 spears.

a similar weapon or stabbing implement, as one for use in fishing.

the act of spearing.

spear side.

to pierce with or as with a spear.

to go or penetrate like a spear

The plane speared through the clouds.

noun

assagai , bayonet , blade , bolt , bore , dart , gouge , harpoon , impale , javelin , jireed , lance , leister , penetrate , pierce , prick , puncture , shoot , skewer , spike , spire , stab , strike , trident , weapon