1. spear - noun
· a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
Hypernym(s): weapon, arm, weapon_system
2. spear - noun
· an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
Synonym(s): gig, fizgig, fishgig, lance
Hypernym(s): implement
3. spear - verb
· pierce with a spear; "spear fish"
Hypernym(s): transfix, impale, empale, spike
4. spear - verb
· thrust up like a spear; "The branch speared up into the air"
Synonym(s): spear_up
Hypernym(s): stick_out, protrude, jut_out, jut, project
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