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Javelin — Jave lin, n. [F. javeline; akin to Sp. jabalina, It. giavelina, and F. javelot, OF. gavlot. Cf. {Gavelock}.] 1. A sort of light spear, to be thrown or cast by the hand; anciently, a weapon of war used by horsemen and foot soldiers; now used… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
javelin — [jav′lin, jav′ə lin] n. [MFr javeline, fem. dim. < javelot, a spear, prob. < Gaul * gabalaccos < IE base * ghabh(o)lo , forked branch, fork > OE gafol, Ger gabel] 1. a light spear for throwing 2. a) a pointed wooden or metal shaft,… … English World dictionary
javelin — late 15c., from M.Fr. javeline (15c.), fem. dim. of O.Fr. javelot a spear, probably from Gaulish (Cf. O.Ir. gabul fork; Welsh gafl fork, gaflach feathered spear ), ultimately from PIE *ghabholo a fork, branch of a tree. Also found in Italian… … Etymology dictionary
javelin-throwing — javelin toss (track and field event in which a spear is hurled over a long distance) … English contemporary dictionary
javelin — ► NOUN ▪ a long, light spear thrown in a competitive sport or as a weapon. ORIGIN Old French javeline, of Celtic origin … English terms dictionary
Javelin — For the athletic event, see Javelin throw. For other uses see Javelin (disambiguation) A javelin is a light spear designed primarily for casting as a ranged weapon. The javelin is almost always thrown by hand unlike the arrow and slingshot which… … Wikipedia
Javelin throw — Bregje Crolla during Europacup 2007 … Wikipedia
javelin throw — Track and field sport of throwing a wooden or metal spear for distance. It is hurled after a short run and must land point first. The men s javelin is 8.5 ft (260 cm) long, the women s 7.2 ft (220 cm). Included in the ancient Greek Olympic Games… … Universalium
javelin — /jav lin, jav euh /, n. 1. a light spear, usually thrown by hand. 2. Track. a. a spearlike shaft about 81/2 ft. (2.7 m) long and usually made of wood, used in throwing for distance. b. Also called javelin throw. a competitive field event in which … Universalium
spear — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. lance, pike, javelin, blade; shoot. See arms, vegetable. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. lance, pike, javelin, gar, halberd, half pike, partisan, bill, lancet, bayonet, fish spear, hunting spear, weapon. III… … English dictionary for students
