spearhead

1. The pointed head, or end, of a spear.

   Speerspitze, Lanzenspitze, Stoßkeil

   the head and sharpened point of a spear

2. 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.)

3. The leading military unit in an attack.

   Angriffsspitze, Sturmspitze, Vorausabteilung

   the leading military unit in an attack

4. A player who initiates attacking moves.

   Speerspitze, Spitze, Kopf

1. During excavations in the forest, iron spearheads were found.

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2. A big thank you to Mary for spearheading this initiative!

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3. The United Nations is spearheading a new drive to improve safety for journalists around the world.

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4. Christopher Columbus was the spearhead of the biggest invasion and genocide ever seen in the history of humanity.

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