Definition of javelin in English:

javelin

noun ˈdʒav(ə)lɪnˈdʒæv(ə)lən

1A light spear thrown in a competitive sport or as a weapon.
Example sentencesExamples
- Light cavalry carried a small sword and two or three javelins while the heavy force was equipped with scimitar, mace and a 4 meter lance.
- Some were dueling away with wooden swords, and others were throwing javelins at targets.
- Gruelling training timetables included drills with javelins, slings, shields and 18-ft spears.
- The Nubian lances were more than double the length of the Roman javelins, and the Romans were outnumbered three to one.
- Even the powerful moose knew to beware the swift javelins of avarii hunters.
- And every time, as the Romans fell back on the column, the Jews returned to resume the barrage of javelins and slingshot.
- To gain some protection by distancing themselves from the dangers of close combat, early fighters used throwing weapons - slings, bows, javelins, and spears.
- There he was, just 18 and at the start of a promising career, hurling javelins around as if they were paper aeroplanes and delighting in the accolades and awards bestowed upon him.
- The Normans started to ride along the Saxon line, throwing in javelins.
- I was trained up from my earliest years in the art of war, my daily exercise was shooting and throwing javelins, and my mother adorned me with emblems after the manner of our greatest warriors.
- They took up their long, pointed spear-like javelins and hurled them across the playing field.
- They were poised to throw their spears and javelins but I had a sudden impulse to stop them.
- Already, scores of mercenaries were surrounding the camp, pelting it with flaming arrows and a whole assortment of javelins and throwing spears.
- I don't think Boudica would have been using a chariot at all - it takes two horses and two warriors to throw one set of javelins from a chariot, which is inefficient in anyone's book.
- Until the early fifth century, this was a matter of putting up scaling ladders or constructing a siege mound against the city-wall while bombarding the battlements with javelins, arrows, and stones.
- On all sides, ignoring him, barbarian mercenaries brandished their javelins, bows, pikes, two-edged swords.
- The horseman asks no more than his shield and spear, but the infantry have also javelins to shower, several per man, and they can hurl them to a great distance; for they are either naked or only lightly clad in their cloaks.
- Weaponry consisted of battleaxes, thrusting spears and daggers for the infantry, while the leaders in their battlewagons carry sheafs of javelins.
- The rulebook says that the javelin is constructed of three parts: the head, the shaft, and the grip.
- Yet he did not spy any bows or arrows, javelins, or other weapons that could strike at a distance.
Synonyms
spear, pike, bayonet, shaft
1. 1.1the javelin The athletic sport of throwing a javelin.
  his nearest rival in the javelin
  Example sentencesExamples
  I think this time round I'm just going to be concentrating on doing some throwing events, like the javelin, the discus and the shot putt.
  Lewis resumes action in the Olympic Stadium today in the long jump before the event concludes with the javelin and 800m where she has made a vast improvement this year.
  She also won gold at other athletics events including the javelin, cross-country and 100m.
  There were ten events, including tossing the caber and throwing the javelin!
  The ancient Greeks pioneered several complex athletic techniques, especially in events such as the javelin and long-jump.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French javeline, of Celtic origin.

Rhymes

ravelin

Definition of javelin in US English:

javelin

nounˈjav(ə)lənˈdʒæv(ə)lən

1A light spear thrown in a competitive sport or as a weapon.
Example sentencesExamples
- Light cavalry carried a small sword and two or three javelins while the heavy force was equipped with scimitar, mace and a 4 meter lance.
- Already, scores of mercenaries were surrounding the camp, pelting it with flaming arrows and a whole assortment of javelins and throwing spears.
- Some were dueling away with wooden swords, and others were throwing javelins at targets.
- They were poised to throw their spears and javelins but I had a sudden impulse to stop them.
- On all sides, ignoring him, barbarian mercenaries brandished their javelins, bows, pikes, two-edged swords.
- Weaponry consisted of battleaxes, thrusting spears and daggers for the infantry, while the leaders in their battlewagons carry sheafs of javelins.
- I don't think Boudica would have been using a chariot at all - it takes two horses and two warriors to throw one set of javelins from a chariot, which is inefficient in anyone's book.
- The horseman asks no more than his shield and spear, but the infantry have also javelins to shower, several per man, and they can hurl them to a great distance; for they are either naked or only lightly clad in their cloaks.
- The Nubian lances were more than double the length of the Roman javelins, and the Romans were outnumbered three to one.
- They took up their long, pointed spear-like javelins and hurled them across the playing field.
- Even the powerful moose knew to beware the swift javelins of avarii hunters.
- Yet he did not spy any bows or arrows, javelins, or other weapons that could strike at a distance.
- Until the early fifth century, this was a matter of putting up scaling ladders or constructing a siege mound against the city-wall while bombarding the battlements with javelins, arrows, and stones.
- Gruelling training timetables included drills with javelins, slings, shields and 18-ft spears.
- The Normans started to ride along the Saxon line, throwing in javelins.
- I was trained up from my earliest years in the art of war, my daily exercise was shooting and throwing javelins, and my mother adorned me with emblems after the manner of our greatest warriors.
- And every time, as the Romans fell back on the column, the Jews returned to resume the barrage of javelins and slingshot.
- The rulebook says that the javelin is constructed of three parts: the head, the shaft, and the grip.
- There he was, just 18 and at the start of a promising career, hurling javelins around as if they were paper aeroplanes and delighting in the accolades and awards bestowed upon him.
- To gain some protection by distancing themselves from the dangers of close combat, early fighters used throwing weapons - slings, bows, javelins, and spears.
Synonyms
spear, pike, bayonet, shaft
1. 1.1the javelin The athletic event or sport of throwing the javelin.
  his nearest rival in the javelin
  Example sentencesExamples
  The ancient Greeks pioneered several complex athletic techniques, especially in events such as the javelin and long-jump.
  I think this time round I'm just going to be concentrating on doing some throwing events, like the javelin, the discus and the shot putt.
  She also won gold at other athletics events including the javelin, cross-country and 100m.
  There were ten events, including tossing the caber and throwing the javelin!
  Lewis resumes action in the Olympic Stadium today in the long jump before the event concludes with the javelin and 800m where she has made a vast improvement this year.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French javeline, of Celtic origin.

单词	javelin
释义	Definition of javelin in English: javelin noun ˈdʒav(ə)lɪnˈdʒæv(ə)lən 1A light spear thrown in a competitive sport or as a weapon. Example sentencesExamples Light cavalry carried a small sword and two or three javelins while the heavy force was equipped with scimitar, mace and a 4 meter lance. Some were dueling away with wooden swords, and others were throwing javelins at targets. Gruelling training timetables included drills with javelins, slings, shields and 18-ft spears. The Nubian lances were more than double the length of the Roman javelins, and the Romans were outnumbered three to one. Even the powerful moose knew to beware the swift javelins of avarii hunters. And every time, as the Romans fell back on the column, the Jews returned to resume the barrage of javelins and slingshot. To gain some protection by distancing themselves from the dangers of close combat, early fighters used throwing weapons - slings, bows, javelins, and spears. There he was, just 18 and at the start of a promising career, hurling javelins around as if they were paper aeroplanes and delighting in the accolades and awards bestowed upon him. The Normans started to ride along the Saxon line, throwing in javelins. I was trained up from my earliest years in the art of war, my daily exercise was shooting and throwing javelins, and my mother adorned me with emblems after the manner of our greatest warriors. They took up their long, pointed spear-like javelins and hurled them across the playing field. They were poised to throw their spears and javelins but I had a sudden impulse to stop them. Already, scores of mercenaries were surrounding the camp, pelting it with flaming arrows and a whole assortment of javelins and throwing spears. I don't think Boudica would have been using a chariot at all - it takes two horses and two warriors to throw one set of javelins from a chariot, which is inefficient in anyone's book. Until the early fifth century, this was a matter of putting up scaling ladders or constructing a siege mound against the city-wall while bombarding the battlements with javelins, arrows, and stones. On all sides, ignoring him, barbarian mercenaries brandished their javelins, bows, pikes, two-edged swords. The horseman asks no more than his shield and spear, but the infantry have also javelins to shower, several per man, and they can hurl them to a great distance; for they are either naked or only lightly clad in their cloaks. Weaponry consisted of battleaxes, thrusting spears and daggers for the infantry, while the leaders in their battlewagons carry sheafs of javelins. The rulebook says that the javelin is constructed of three parts: the head, the shaft, and the grip. Yet he did not spy any bows or arrows, javelins, or other weapons that could strike at a distance. Synonyms spear, pike, bayonet, shaft 1.1the javelin The athletic sport of throwing a javelin. his nearest rival in the javelin Example sentencesExamples I think this time round I'm just going to be concentrating on doing some throwing events, like the javelin, the discus and the shot putt. Lewis resumes action in the Olympic Stadium today in the long jump before the event concludes with the javelin and 800m where she has made a vast improvement this year. She also won gold at other athletics events including the javelin, cross-country and 100m. There were ten events, including tossing the caber and throwing the javelin! The ancient Greeks pioneered several complex athletic techniques, especially in events such as the javelin and long-jump. Origin Late Middle English: from Old French javeline, of Celtic origin. Rhymes ravelin Definition of javelin in US English: javelin nounˈjav(ə)lənˈdʒæv(ə)lən 1A light spear thrown in a competitive sport or as a weapon. Example sentencesExamples Light cavalry carried a small sword and two or three javelins while the heavy force was equipped with scimitar, mace and a 4 meter lance. Already, scores of mercenaries were surrounding the camp, pelting it with flaming arrows and a whole assortment of javelins and throwing spears. Some were dueling away with wooden swords, and others were throwing javelins at targets. They were poised to throw their spears and javelins but I had a sudden impulse to stop them. On all sides, ignoring him, barbarian mercenaries brandished their javelins, bows, pikes, two-edged swords. Weaponry consisted of battleaxes, thrusting spears and daggers for the infantry, while the leaders in their battlewagons carry sheafs of javelins. I don't think Boudica would have been using a chariot at all - it takes two horses and two warriors to throw one set of javelins from a chariot, which is inefficient in anyone's book. The horseman asks no more than his shield and spear, but the infantry have also javelins to shower, several per man, and they can hurl them to a great distance; for they are either naked or only lightly clad in their cloaks. The Nubian lances were more than double the length of the Roman javelins, and the Romans were outnumbered three to one. They took up their long, pointed spear-like javelins and hurled them across the playing field. Even the powerful moose knew to beware the swift javelins of avarii hunters. Yet he did not spy any bows or arrows, javelins, or other weapons that could strike at a distance. Until the early fifth century, this was a matter of putting up scaling ladders or constructing a siege mound against the city-wall while bombarding the battlements with javelins, arrows, and stones. Gruelling training timetables included drills with javelins, slings, shields and 18-ft spears. The Normans started to ride along the Saxon line, throwing in javelins. I was trained up from my earliest years in the art of war, my daily exercise was shooting and throwing javelins, and my mother adorned me with emblems after the manner of our greatest warriors. And every time, as the Romans fell back on the column, the Jews returned to resume the barrage of javelins and slingshot. The rulebook says that the javelin is constructed of three parts: the head, the shaft, and the grip. There he was, just 18 and at the start of a promising career, hurling javelins around as if they were paper aeroplanes and delighting in the accolades and awards bestowed upon him. To gain some protection by distancing themselves from the dangers of close combat, early fighters used throwing weapons - slings, bows, javelins, and spears. Synonyms spear, pike, bayonet, shaft 1.1the javelin The athletic event or sport of throwing the javelin. his nearest rival in the javelin Example sentencesExamples The ancient Greeks pioneered several complex athletic techniques, especially in events such as the javelin and long-jump. I think this time round I'm just going to be concentrating on doing some throwing events, like the javelin, the discus and the shot putt. She also won gold at other athletics events including the javelin, cross-country and 100m. There were ten events, including tossing the caber and throwing the javelin! Lewis resumes action in the Olympic Stadium today in the long jump before the event concludes with the javelin and 800m where she has made a vast improvement this year. Origin Late Middle English: from Old French javeline, of Celtic origin.
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