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javelin in Irish

javelin in Irish is sleá — javelin means a light spear designed to be thrown by hand, used historically as a weapon.

javelin in Irish

sleá
noun
A light spear thrown with the hand and used as a weapon.

What does "javelin" mean?

  1. noun A light spear designed to be thrown by hand, used historically as a weapon.
    "The ancient warriors carried javelins into battle."
  2. noun A metal-tipped spear thrown for distance in a track and field event.
    "She set a new personal best in the javelin."
  3. verb To hurl something through the air the way a javelin is thrown, or to pierce something with one.
    "He javelined the stick across the yard."
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javelin in a sentence

  • The ancient warriors carried javelins into battle.
  • A javelin whistled past the shield wall.
  • She set a new personal best in the javelin.
  • The javelin sailed nearly ninety metres.

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What is "javelin" in Irish?

"javelin" in Irish is sleá. javelin means: A light spear designed to be thrown by hand, used historically as a weapon.

How do you use "javelin" in a sentence?

Example: "The ancient warriors carried javelins into battle." In Irish, "javelin" is sleá.

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