What is the meaning of Javelin?

  • (n.) 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.
  • (v.t.) To pierce with a javelin.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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