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jave·lin
 javelin
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- pronunciation:
- jae
v
lihn
- features:
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a light spear thrown as a weapon.
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| definition 2: |
a pointed pole that looks like a spear. A javelin is thrown in an athletic contest.
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| definition 3: |
a field event in which a javelin is thrown for distance as a test of strength and skill.
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| related words: |
lance, missile |
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