American English pronunciation

How to pronounce javelin

IPA transcription: ['dʒævələn]

Pronunciation variants: ['dʒævələn]['dʒævəlɪn]['dʒævlən]['dʒævlɪn]

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Noun

  • an athletic competition in which a javelin is thrown as far as possible

  • 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.