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spear in Greek

spear in Greek is λόγχη, ακόντιο, δόρυ — spear means a weapon consisting of a long shaft with a sharp point, used for thrusting or throwing.

spear in Greek

λόγχη
noun
Pronounced: lonchi
A long stick with a sharp tip used as a weapon for throwing or thrusting, or anything used to make a thrusting motion.
ακόντιο
noun
Pronounced: akodio
A long stick with a sharp tip used as a weapon for throwing or thrusting, or anything used to make a thrusting motion.
δόρυ
noun
Pronounced: dory
A long stick with a sharp tip used as a weapon for throwing or thrusting, or anything used to make a thrusting motion.
κοντάρι
noun
Pronounced: kodari
A long stick with a sharp tip used as a weapon for throwing or thrusting, or anything used to make a thrusting motion.
καμάκι
noun
Pronounced: kamaki
A lance with barbed prongs, used by fishermen to retrieve fish.
λογχίζω
verb
Pronounced: lonchizo
(transitive, by extension) To penetrate or strike with, or as if with, any long narrow object; to make a thrusting motion that catches an object on the tip of a long device.

What does "spear" mean?

  1. noun A weapon consisting of a long shaft with a sharp point, used for thrusting or throwing.
    "The ancient warriors carried spears and shields into battle."
  2. noun A long, thin piece cut from a vegetable.
    "She served asparagus spears with the salmon."
  3. verb To pierce with a spear or something similarly sharp and long.
    "He speared a piece of chicken with his fork."
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spear in a sentence

  • The ancient warriors carried spears and shields into battle.
  • She served asparagus spears with the salmon.
  • He speared a piece of chicken with his fork.

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What is "spear" in Greek?

"spear" in Greek is λόγχη, ακόντιο, δόρυ. spear means: A weapon consisting of a long shaft with a sharp point, used for thrusting or throwing.

How do you pronounce λόγχη?

"spear" in Greek is λόγχη, pronounced "lonchi".

How do you use "spear" in a sentence?

Example: "The ancient warriors carried spears and shields into battle." In Greek, "spear" is λόγχη, ακόντιο, δόρυ.

Are there other ways to say "spear" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 6 translations listed for "spear": λόγχη, ακόντιο, δόρυ, κοντάρι, καμάκι, λογχίζω.

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