Synonyms for

Spears

Verb / spɪrz / Another word for spears — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Spears is a noun that refers to a weapon consisting of a long shaft with a pointed end, used for thrusting or throwing.

Synonyms & similar words

spearup lance gig spear fishgig shaft fizgig pike lance javelin glaive halberd bayonet point shaft pikestaff partisan lanceolate dagger sword blade arrow dart missile harpoon trident pikestaff

Synonyms by register

Formal

lances pikes javelins assagai

Informal

points prongs sticks

Literary

shafts darts staves

Antonyms

shields defenses protection barriers fortifications armor

Common collocations

  • throw a spear
  • thrust with a spear
  • hunt with spears
  • spear fishing
  • a spear of grass
  • a spear of ice
  • a spear of light

Word family

noun spear
verb spear

Usage note

As a noun, 'spears' refers to the weapons. As a verb, it means to pierce or stab with a spear, or to move forward rapidly like a spear.

Example sentences

  1. The hunter threw the spear at the deer.
  2. The soldier carried a spear into battle.
  3. The fisherman used a spear to catch fish.
  4. The ancient Greeks used spears in their battles.
  5. The knight charged with his spear.

Quotes

  • A spear or so they say. - J.R.R. Tolkien
  • He who lives by the sword, dies by the spear. - Robert F. Kennedy
  • Behind every successful man is a substantial amount of coffee and a spear. - Suzanne La Follette

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