spear

Example Sentences

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The Wisconsin locals trying to spear a 200-pound fish.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

Fighters wrap ropes around their punching hand, named "the spear", and block oncoming blows with the other, referred to as the "shield".

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

They mouth thank you as they spear a noodle one-handed, already fielding another call from the office.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

That energy, you know, climbing up the tower, putting the spear up there.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

Whenever the spear was in his paw, the owl was on his mind, as he, apparently, was always on the mind of the owl.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig