javelin

Pronunciation

• enPR: jăv'lǐn, IPA ^(key): /ˈdʒæv(ə)lɪn/

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Noun

Singular javelin

Plural javelins

A javelin throw in mid-air

1. (countable) A javelin is a long pointed stick, something like a spear thrown in track and field events.