JAVELIN


Meaning of JAVELIN in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' jav-l ə n, ' ja-v ə -

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English chafeveleyn, from Middle French javeline, alteration of javelot, of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish gabul forked stick

Date: 15th century

1 : a light spear thrown as a weapon of war or in hunting

2 : a slender usually metal shaft at least 260 centimeters long that is thrown for distance in a field event

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