spearcaster
Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈspɪəkɑːstə/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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/ˈspɪəkæstə/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
Noun
A sling-like device used to impart greater impetus to a thrown spear.
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australian weapons. 1, knife; 2, club; 3, spearcaster.
A soldier or guard armed with a spear used as a ranged weapon.
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She felt near fainting with relief. Not that the blaster solved many problems. It wouldn’t get them out of a city aswarm with archers and spearcasters.
A track-and-field athlete who throws a spear or spears; a javelinist, a javelin thrower.
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Those spearcasters using the front carry feel relieved of the responsibility of thinking about the javelin during the run.
Word forms
spearcasters