Spears
Spears (noun) means plural of spear: long pointed weapons or thin cut pieces of vegetable. Example: “The soldiers lined up with their spears raised.”
How to use Spears
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMore than one spear.
Word forms
Spearses plural, Spears plural
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The soldiers lined up with their _____ raised.
Etymology
From Spear + -s. Patronymic of Spear.
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What does “Spears” mean?
The word “Spears” means plural of spear: long pointed weapons or thin cut pieces of vegetable. In plain terms, more than one spear.
How do you use “Spears” in a sentence?
Here is “Spears” used in a sentence: “The soldiers lined up with their spears raised.”
What part of speech is “Spears”?
“Spears” is a noun.
Is “Spears” a common word?
“Spears” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between a spear and a lance?
Both are long pointed weapons, but a lance is typically longer and heavier, designed to be used by a mounted rider, while spears are generally shorter and can be thrown or thrust by hand.
What does "spears" mean when used with vegetables, such as asparagus spears?
When applied to vegetables, "spears" refers to thin, elongated pieces cut in the shape of a spear, as in asparagus spears or cucumber spears, rather than the weapon sense of the word.
Is "spears" always the plural of the weapon "spear"?
Not exclusively; while "spears" is the standard plural of the pointed weapon, it is also used for thin cut pieces of vegetables, so context determines which meaning applies.