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spear in Italian

spear in Italian is germoglio, lancia, asta — spear means a weapon consisting of a long shaft with a sharp point, used for thrusting or throwing.

spear in Italian

germoglio
noun
lancia
noun
A long stick with a sharp tip used as a weapon for throwing or thrusting, or anything used to make a thrusting motion.
asta
noun
A long stick with a sharp tip used as a weapon for throwing or thrusting, or anything used to make a thrusting motion.
picca
noun
A long stick with a sharp tip used as a weapon for throwing or thrusting, or anything used to make a thrusting motion.
alabarda
noun
A long stick with a sharp tip used as a weapon for throwing or thrusting, or anything used to make a thrusting motion.
arpione
noun
A lance with barbed prongs, used by fishermen to retrieve fish.
fiocina
noun
A lance with barbed prongs, used by fishermen to retrieve fish.

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.
  • In the museum, we saw a bronze spear that was thousands of years old.
  • She served asparagus spears with the salmon.
  • Cut the broccoli into thin spears so that they cook quickly.

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What is "spear" in Italian?
"spear" in Italian is germoglio, lancia, asta. spear means: A weapon consisting of a long shaft with a sharp point, used for thrusting or throwing.
How do you use "spear" in a sentence?
Example: "The ancient warriors carried spears and shields into battle." In Italian, "spear" is germoglio, lancia, asta.
Are there other ways to say "spear" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 7 translations listed for "spear": germoglio, lancia, asta, picca, alabarda, arpione.
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