Definition of javelin Javelin

/ʤæˈvʌlʌn/ - [jatvulun] - jave•lin

We found 11 definitions of javelin from 7 different sources.

What does javelin mean?

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Noun Plural: javelins
javelin - a spear thrown as a weapon or in competitive field events
		spear, lance, shaft a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
javelin - an athletic competition in which a javelin is thrown as far as possible

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javelin (Noun)
A light spear thrown with the hand and used as a weapon.
javelin (Noun)
A metal- tipped spear thrown for distance in an athletic field event.
javelin (Verb)
To pierce with a javelin.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

javelin (n.)
A sort of light spear, to be thrown or cast by thew hand; anciently, a weapon of war used by horsemen and foot soldiers; now used chiefly in hunting the wild boar and other fierce game.
javelin (v. t.)
To pierce with a javelin.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

javelin
A metal-tipped spear thrown for distance in an athletic field event

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

javelin
jav′lin, n. a spear meant to be hurled, anciently used by both infantry and cavalry. [O. Fr. javelin; prob. Celt.]

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

javelin
(Lat. pilum). A short and light spear used for darting against an enemy. In the ancient Roman legions, the first and second lines were armed with them, and in those days they were considered excellent offensive weapons.

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javelin, verb, present, 1st person singular of javelin (infinitive).
javelin, verb (infinitive).
javelin, noun, singular of javelins.

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