spear (n.)

  1. a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

    [ Syn: lance , shaft ]

  2. an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish

    [ Syn: gig , fizgig , fishgig , lance ]

    spear (v.)

  1. pierce with a spear; spear fish'

  2. thrust up like a spear; The branch speared up into the air

    [ Syn: spear up ]

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