Definition of spearhead Spearhead
/spɪˈɹhɛˌd/ - [spirhed] - spear•head
We found 11 definitions of spearhead from 4 different sources.
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What does spearhead mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: spearheads |
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| spearhead - the head and sharpened point of a spear | ||
| spearpoint, spear-point | ||
| point sharp end; "he stuck the point of the knife into a tree"; "he broke the point of his pencil" | ||
| spear, lance, shaft a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon | ||
| spearhead - the leading military unit in an attack | ||
| military force, military group, military unit, force a unit that is part of some military service; "he sent Caesar a force of six thousand men" | ||
| spearhead - someone who leads or initiates an activity (attack or campaign etc.) | ||
| leader a person who rules or guides or inspires others | ||
Verb |
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| spearhead - be the leader of; "She spearheaded the effort to find a cure for the disease" | ||
| head, lead remove the head of; "head the fish" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- spearhead (Noun)
The pointed head, or end, of a spear. - spearhead (Noun)
One who leads or initiates an activity such as an attack or a campaign. - spearhead (Noun)
The leading military unit in an attack. - spearhead (Noun)
A player who initiates attacking moves. - spearhead (Verb)
To drive or campaign ardently for, as an effort, project, etc.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- spearhead (n.)
The pointed head, or end, of a spear.
Part of speech
🔤- spearhead, verb, present, 1st person singular of spearhead (infinitive).
- spearhead, verb (infinitive).
- spearhead, noun, singular of spearheads.
