javelin

noun

jav·e·lin

ˈjav-lən,

ˈja-və-

: a light spear thrown as a weapon of war or in hunting

: a slender usually metal shaft at least 260 centimeters long that is thrown for distance in an athletic field event

or javelin throw : an athletic field event in which a javelin is thrown for distance

won the gold medal in the javelin

… Serene Ross, who set her second American record in three weeks in the javelin throw in winning at 197 feet.

Frank Litsky

Example Sentences

from atop his horse the warrior hurled a javelin that pierced the chest of his hapless foe

Recent Examples on the Web Young, now 66 and in the 65-69 age group, won and set records in all three of his U.S. events in June — javelin, shot put and discus — and remains undefeated in both the U.S. and World Games competitions over the past five years.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2022 It has been held for 25 years, often inside the Olympia mall (hence the living statues holding a javelin and discus).

New York Times, 15 July 2022 Bonds is running the 100-meter hurdles, and O'Riley and Rodrigues are performing in the javelin and long jump, respectively.

Drew Schott, The Arizona Republic, 7 June 2022 Friday’s slate of events includes the long jump, javelin and 800.

Anchorage Daily News, 27 May 2022 Curtis Thompson was the top American performer in the javelin, finishing 11th with a best throw of 257-2 (78.39m).

oregonlive, 23 July 2022 In other action Friday, American Kara Winger, 36, won silver in javelin for her first world championship medal, while the men's and women's 4x100 relay teams won their respective semifinal heats to advance to Saturday's final.

Tom Schad, USA TODAY, 23 July 2022 Kara Winger, in fifth place in the javelin and down to her final throw in her final season before retirement, uncorked a throw of 210 feet 1 inch that pushed her into silver, the first javelin medal won by a U.S. woman at a world championship.

Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2022 In the javelin, Winger threw 201 feet, 1 in the second round and to make her third World Championships final.

David Woods, The Indianapolis Star, 21 July 2022 See More

单词	javelin
释义	javelin noun jav·e·lin ˈjav-lən, ˈja-və- 1 : a light spear thrown as a weapon of war or in hunting 2 a : a slender usually metal shaft at least 260 centimeters long that is thrown for distance in an athletic field event b or javelin throw : an athletic field event in which a javelin is thrown for distance won the gold medal in the javelin … Serene Ross, who set her second American record in three weeks in the javelin throw in winning at 197 feet. Frank Litsky Synonyms lance pike pikestaff shaft spear See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences from atop his horse the warrior hurled a javelin that pierced the chest of his hapless foe Recent Examples on the Web Young, now 66 and in the 65-69 age group, won and set records in all three of his U.S. events in June — javelin, shot put and discus — and remains undefeated in both the U.S. and World Games competitions over the past five years. San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2022 It has been held for 25 years, often inside the Olympia mall (hence the living statues holding a javelin and discus). New York Times, 15 July 2022 Bonds is running the 100-meter hurdles, and O'Riley and Rodrigues are performing in the javelin and long jump, respectively. Drew Schott, The Arizona Republic, 7 June 2022 Friday’s slate of events includes the long jump, javelin and 800. Anchorage Daily News, 27 May 2022 Curtis Thompson was the top American performer in the javelin, finishing 11th with a best throw of 257-2 (78.39m). oregonlive, 23 July 2022 In other action Friday, American Kara Winger, 36, won silver in javelin for her first world championship medal, while the men's and women's 4x100 relay teams won their respective semifinal heats to advance to Saturday's final. Tom Schad, USA TODAY, 23 July 2022 Kara Winger, in fifth place in the javelin and down to her final throw in her final season before retirement, uncorked a throw of 210 feet 1 inch that pushed her into silver, the first javelin medal won by a U.S. woman at a world championship. Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2022 In the javelin, Winger threw 201 feet, 1 in the second round and to make her third World Championships final. David Woods, The Indianapolis Star, 21 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English chafeveleyn, from Middle French javeline, alteration of javelot, of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish gabul forked stick First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing javelin javelin throw the javelin javelin throw the javelin Kids Definition javelin noun jav·e·lin ˈjav-lən ˈja-və-lən 1 : a light spear 2 : a slender rod thrown for distance in a track-and-field contest ( javelin throw ) javelin noun as in spear a weapon with a long straight handle and sharp head or blade from atop his horse the warrior hurled a javelin that pierced the chest of his hapless foe Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance spear lance pike dart shaft trident harpoon halberd pikestaff spike leister halbert gaff
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javelin

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Phrases Containing javelin

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