spearhead
The pointed head, or end, of a spearThe pointed head, or end, of a spear.
» During excavations in the forest, iron spearheads were found.
Значение
значений: 4The pointed head, or end, of a spear.
Speerspitze, Lanzenspitze, Stoßkeil
the head and sharpened point of a spear
Something or somebody leading or initiating an activity (such as an attack or campaign).
someone who leads or initiates an activity (attack or campaign etc.)
The leading military unit in an attack.
Angriffsspitze, Sturmspitze, Vorausabteilung
the leading military unit in an attack
A player who initiates attacking moves.
Speerspitze, Spitze, Kopf
Примеры
предложений: 4During excavations in the forest, iron spearheads were found.
A big thank you to Mary for spearheading this initiative!
The United Nations is spearheading a new drive to improve safety for journalists around the world.
Christopher Columbus was the spearhead of the biggest invasion and genocide ever seen in the history of humanity.
Переводы
языков: 6По значениям 3
Происхождение
From Middle English spere-hed; equivalent to spear + head.From Middle English spere-hed; equivalent to spear + head.
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Формы
мн. число: spearheads| Ед. число | spearhead |
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| Мн. число | spearheads |
правильный
Синонимы
синонимов: 3- the head and sharpened point of a spear:spearpointspear-point