Javelin: meaning, definitions and examples

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javelin

[ ˈdʒæv·ə·lɪn ]

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athletics

A long, pointed spear used as a weapon or in sports such as track and field.

Synonyms

lance, pike, spear

Examples of usage

He threw the javelin with great force.
The javelin event is part of the track and field competition.

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technology

A missile weapon designed to be thrown by hand. It typically consists of a metal point attached to a wooden shaft.

Synonyms

lance, pike, spear

Examples of usage

The ancient warriors used javelins in battles.
The javelin was an effective weapon in ancient warfare.

Translations

Translations of the word "javelin" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dardo

🇮🇳 भाला

🇩🇪 Speer

🇮🇩 lembing

🇺🇦 спис

🇵🇱 oszczep

🇯🇵 やり (yari)

🇫🇷 javelot

🇪🇸 jabalina

🇹🇷 cirit

🇰🇷 창 (chang)

🇸🇦 رمح (rumḥ)

🇨🇿 oštěp

🇸🇰 oštep

🇨🇳 标枪 (biāoqiāng)

🇸🇮 kopje

🇮🇸 spjót

🇰🇿 найза

🇬🇪 შუბი (shubi)

🇦🇿 mizraq

🇲🇽 jabalina

Word origin

The word 'javelin' originated from the Old French word 'javeline', which in turn came from the Latin word 'iaculum' meaning 'a dart' or 'javelin'. Javelins have been used as weapons and sporting equipment for centuries, dating back to ancient civilizations. They were commonly used by warriors in battles and later became a popular event in track and field competitions.