Javelin
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒævələn/
Javelin (noun)
- a long, light spear used in a track and field event for throwing.
- a light spear used as a weapon in ancient times.
Examples
- The athlete threw the javelin with great precision.
- She practices javelin every weekend at the sports field.
Common collocations: throw a javelin, javelin event, javelin thrower, carry a javelin, javelin attack