What does spearing mean?
Spearing means present participle and gerund of spear.
Spearing
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of spear.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of spear
- The stabbing of something with a spear.
- An Atlantic silverside, a fish of species Menidia menidia.
Example Sentences
These spearings were not related to livestock killed but to young boys trying to prove their bravery.
Synonyms for spearing
Antonyms for spearing
Related Words
Word Forms
- spearings
- spearing
Usage Notes
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These spearings were not related to livestock killed but to young boys trying to prove their bravery.
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