meaning of javelin

1. A sort of light spear, to be thrown or cast by thew hand; anciently, a weapon of war used by horsemen and foot soldiers; now used chiefly in hunting the wild boar and other fierce game.
2.
To pierce with a javelin.
3.
a spear thrown as a weapon or in competitive field events


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