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javelin

jave·lin

javelin

 
pronunciation:
jae v lihn
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a light spear thrown as a weapon.
definition 2: a pointed pole that looks like a spear. A javelin is thrown in an athletic contest.
definition 3: a field event in which a javelin is thrown for distance as a test of strength and skill.
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adjective + (n.)javelin average, best, better, central, equal, fine, light, long, olympic, pointed, short, similar, top
verb + (n.)javelin arm, bend, bet, cast, catch, fling, hit, hurl, jump, launch, love, reach, shoot, snap, throw, win
noun + (n.)javelin Help archer, arm, arrow, bow, category, chariot, class, competition, discus, engine, event, final, fire, flight, foe, foot, gold, heart, hurdle, hurler, infantry, iron, jump, lesson, man, medal, meter, minute, missile, muscle, pikes, pole, record, research, rib, sand, scepter, shield, shot, shoulder, showing, silver, sling, soldier, spear, sport, stone, strategy, sword, throw, vault, weapon, wood [See all][See only the most frequent]
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