spearhead

2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for spearhead, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — The pointed tip of a spear.

Synonyms

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spearpoint spear-point

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

spearhead an effort spearhead a campaign spearhead the attack

Formed from "spear" plus "head," originally meaning the pointed tip of the weapon.

What does “spearhead” mean?

The word “spearhead” means the pointed tip of a spear. In plain terms, to lead the charge on something, or literally the sharp tip of a spear.

How do you pronounce “spearhead”?

“Spearhead” is pronounced SPEER-hehd (/ˈspɪɹ.hɛd/ in IPA).

How do you use “spearhead” in a sentence?

Here is “spearhead” used in a sentence: “Archaeologists found a bronze spearhead at the dig site.”

What part of speech is “spearhead”?

Depending on how it is used, “spearhead” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “spearhead” have?

“Spearhead” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the pointed tip of a spear.

spearpoint