Spearhead
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈspɪə.hɛd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Spearhead is a noun meaning The pointed head, or end, of a spear.
Meaning
The pointed head, or end, of a spear.
More Meanings
- One who leads or initiates an activity (such as an attack or a campaign).
- The leading military unit in an attack.
- (sports) A player who initiates attacking moves.
- (transitive, idiomatic) To drive or campaign ardently for (an effort, project, etc.); to direct.
Example Sentences
He spearheaded the entire project from day one.
Newcastle have put themselves within touching distance after a fantastic run which has been spearheaded by the goals of Senegal striker Cisse.
George Monks spearheaded the project to solve this problem with a funicular, and work on the Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway (L&LCR) began in 1887.
England played at a tempo in attack that was too much for Bulgaria, with width provided at various times by Walcott, Young and Stewart Downing and Rooney acting as the potent spearhead.
Word Forms
- spearheads
- spearheading
- spearheaded
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include spear, tip, launch, socketed, head, bridgehead.
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