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spear·head
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ˈspɪərˌhɛd
/
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speer
-hed
]
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noun
1.
the sharp-pointed
head
that forms the piercing end of a
spear
.
2.
any person, contingent, or
force
that leads an attack, undertaking, etc.
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verb (used with object)
3.
to act as a spearhead for:
She spearheaded the drive for new members.
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to expurgate (a written work) by removing or modifying passages considered vulgar or objectionable.
to bark; yelp.
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Origin:
1350–1400;
Middle English;
see
spear
1
,
head
Synonyms
3.
lead, start, initiate, pioneer.
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spearhead
(ˈspɪəˌhɛd)
—
n
1.
the pointed head of a spear
2.
the leading force in a military attack
3.
any person or thing that leads or initiates an attack, a campaign, etc
—
vb
4.
(
tr
) to lead or initiate (an attack, a campaign, etc)
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