spearhead

Meanings

• Noun

  A pointed head or tip of a year, lance, or javelin.

  - "The knight charged at the enemy with his spearhead first."
  - "The archaeologist discovered an ancient spearhead in the excavation site."

• Verb

  To take a leading role or initiative in a project or activity.

  - "She spearheaded the fundraising campaign for the new community center."
  - "The team spearheaded the project to develop a new software application."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈspiɹ.hɛd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with spearhead
headboard , forehead , broadhead

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Variants

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spearhead , spearheads , spearheaded , spearheading

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Etymology

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Old English spereheafod, from spere 'spear' + heafod 'head'.

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Trivia

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1. Spearheads were among the earliest weapons used by humans.

2. The longest spear ever discovered is the 15-foot-long (4.6 meters) Suemingga spear from Papua New Guinea.

3. The term 'spearhead' is also used metaphorically to describe someone who takes a leading role or initiative in a project or activity.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lance: A type of spear with a long, slender shaft and a small, pointed head, used for thrusting attacks.

2. Javelin: A type of spear with a longer shaft and a larger, heavier head, designed for throwing.

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Culture

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In mythology and folklore, a spearhead is often considered a powerful and symbolic weapon. It is featured in many ancient civilizations' artwork and literature, such as Greek mythology's Apollo's spear, the Roman god Mars' spear, and Norse mythology's Gungnir. Spearheads have also been used in various forms of art, including sculpture and painting.

How to Memorize "spearhead"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a spear with a sharp, pointed head.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'spearhead' with the image of a warrior charging into battle with a spear.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'Spearhead' starts with 'S' and has the word 'head' in it.

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