All spearhead synonyms
spear·head
S s noun spearhead
- advance guard — a military unit sent ahead of a main body to find gaps in enemy defences, clear away minor opposition, and prevent unexpected contact
- foreground — the ground or parts situated, or represented as situated, in the front; the portion of a scene nearest to the viewer (opposed to background).
- avantgarde — the advance group in any field, especially in the visual, literary, or musical arts, whose works are characterized chiefly by unorthodox and experimental methods.
- forepart — the first, front, or early part.
- leader — a person or thing that leads.
- cutting edge — If you are at the cutting edge of a particular field of activity, you are involved in its most important or most exciting developments.
- forefront — the foremost part or place.
verb spearhead
- lead — to cover, line, weight, treat, or impregnate with lead or one of its compounds.
- beaconing — a guiding or warning signal, as a light or fire, especially one in an elevated position.
- quarterback — a back in football who usually lines up immediately behind the center and directs the offense of the team.
- lead the way — manner, mode, or fashion: a new way of looking at a matter; to reply in a polite way.
- map out — a representation, usually on a flat surface, as of the features of an area of the earth or a portion of the heavens, showing them in their respective forms, sizes, and relationships according to some convention of representation: a map of Canada.
- helm — Also, heaume. Also called great helm. a medieval helmet, typically formed as a single cylindrical piece with a flat or raised top, completely enclosing the head.
- helmed — Also, heaume. Also called great helm. a medieval helmet, typically formed as a single cylindrical piece with a flat or raised top, completely enclosing the head.
- get the jump on — to spring clear of the ground or other support by a sudden muscular effort; leap: to jump into the air; to jump out a window.
- coxswain — The coxswain of a lifeboat or other small boat is the person who steers the boat.
- blaze a trail — to explore new territories, areas of knowledge, etc, in such a way that others can follow
- guide — to assist (a person) to travel through, or reach a destination in, an unfamiliar area, as by accompanying or giving directions to the person: He guided us through the forest.
- helming — Also, heaume. Also called great helm. a medieval helmet, typically formed as a single cylindrical piece with a flat or raised top, completely enclosing the head.
- beaconed — a guiding or warning signal, as a light or fire, especially one in an elevated position.