The spear
Example: The soldier held the spear tightly during the battle.
Definition
"The spear" is a long, pointed weapon typically made of wood with a sharp tip of metal or stone, historically used by soldiers or hunters for thrusting or throwing in battles or hunting.
Etymology
The word "the spear" originates from Old English 'spere,' which derives from Proto-Germanic '*speru-.' It has been used since ancient times to describe a common weapon known for its effectiveness in hunting and warfare. Did you know that spears are one of the oldest weapons used by humans?
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"The spear" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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