American English pronunciation
How to pronounce javelin
IPA transcription: ['dʒævələn]
Pronunciation variants: ['dʒævələn]['dʒævəlɪn]['dʒævlən]['dʒævlɪn]
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Noun
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an athletic competition in which a javelin is thrown as far as possible
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a spear thrown as a weapon or in competitive field events
Usage examples
- Beside football, he was also an athlete of discus throw and javelin throw.
- Teague developed production models that featured "excitement" such as the Javelin.
- They were armed with a large spear containing a propellant, javelin and a sword.
- She is also skilled at hurling javelins.
- British Olympic javelinist Goldie Sayers began the sport whilst at King's.
- The weaponry consisted of spears, maces, swords, bows, javelins and even some war hammers.
- A teenage guy wearing glasses is throwing a javelin.
- They hunted with spears, javelins, and spear-throwers.
- The battle was started by the slingers and the javelin throwers.
- Danielsen was an avid cross-country skier before changing to javelin throw.