ALL meanings of javelin
jave·lin
J j - noun javelin a light spear, usually thrown by hand. 1
- noun javelin Track. a spearlike shaft about 8½ feet (2.7 meters) long and usually made of wood, used in throwing for distance. Also called javelin throw. a competitive field event in which the javelin is thrown for distance. 1
- verb with object javelin to strike or pierce with or as if with a javelin. 1
- noun javelin A light spear thrown in a competitive sport or as a weapon. 1
- noun javelin sport: spear for throwing 1
- noun javelin sport: throwing event 1
- countable noun javelin A javelin is a long spear that is used in sports competitions. Competitors try to throw the javelin as far as possible. 0
- singular noun javelin You can refer to the competition in which the javelin is thrown as the javelin. 0
- noun javelin a long pointed spear thrown as a weapon or in competitive field events 0
- noun javelin a light spear for throwing 0
- noun javelin a pointed wooden or metal shaft, about 81⁄2 ft long, thrown for distance as a test of strength and skill 0
- noun javelin the throwing of the javelin as a field event in track and field meets 0