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spear

noun as in lance

noun as in weapon

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Nothing new there--California’s very name was cooked up in a 15th-Century Spanish novella that describes a rich land ruled by Queen Calafia and Amazons armed with golden spears.

“We are the tip of the spear,” said Herbert, who is not related to Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert.

The finished drink is then served over ice and topped with a pickle spear, which can be eaten in between sips of lemonade.

From Salon

In June 2024, Filipino soldiers used their "bare hands" to fight off Chinese coast guard personnel armed with swords, spears and knives in the area.

From BBC

However, cybersecurity experts have warned the breached data could be used to target unsuspecting customers with convincing personal emails in what's known as a spear phishing attack.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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