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JAVELIN
javelin
(noun) a spear thrown as a weapon or in competitive field events
javelin
(noun) an athletic competition in which a javelin is thrown as far as possible
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
javelin (plural javelins)
A light spear thrown with the hand and used as a weapon.
A metal-tipped spear thrown for distance in an athletic field event.
Verb
javelin (third-person singular simple present javelins, present participle javelining, simple past and past participle javelined)
(transitive) To pierce with a javelin.
Source: Wiktionary
Jave"lin, n. Etym: [F. javeline; akin to Sp. jabalina, It. giavelina, and F. javelot, OF. gavlot. Cf. Gavelock.]
Definition: A sort of light spear, to be thrown or cast by thew hand; anciently, a weapon of war used by horsemen and foot soldiers; now used chiefly in hunting the wild boar and other fierce game. Flies the javelin swifter to its mark, Launched by the vigor of a Roman arm Addison.
Jave"lin, v. t.
Definition: To pierce with a javelin. [R.] Tennyson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”
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