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javelin

noun

ˈjav-lən

Definition of javelin

as in spear

a weapon with a long straight handle and sharp head or blade from atop his horse the warrior hurled a javelin that pierced the chest of his hapless foe

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Recent Examples of javelin In the girls field events, South Hadley’s Natalie Rios threw her personal best and achieved third best javelin throw in the state at 125-04. — Hannah Hughes, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026 The facility has 194 parking spaces and can seat more than 2,500 (1,908 seats in the grandstand, 508 in the berm overlooking the long throws area for javelin, hammer and discus and 200 seats by shot put). — Sarah Spencer, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026 Sergei Bubka of the Soviet Union breaks his world outdoor pole vault record and Seppo Raty of Finland smashes the world javelin record during the Toto International Super Track and Field Meet in Japan. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026 Nebraska's Dyson Wicker won the pole vault at an NCAA-leading 19-2 1/4, and Texas A&M senior Zaza Nnamdi took javelin at 269-10. — ABC News, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for javelin

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The unrest began in mid-March but has intensified, leaving at least three dead as vigilantes armed with spears, clubs, and whips assaulted migrants and destroyed their homes.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 28 June 2026
Activities found every weekend at the Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire include axe or spear throwing, archery, dagger tossing, a Fight the Knight Challenge and a scavenger hunt.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026

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