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Javelin Definition & Meaning

javelin
noun
  1. an athletic competition in which a javelin is thrown as far as possible
  2. a spear thrown as a weapon or in competitive field events

"Javelin" in song lyrics

See how javelin is used in real songs:

  • "Capturing and grabbed them while I'm tossing like a javelin"
    Apathy — Live at the Playboy Mansion
  • "You're getting warrier, stagering from the javelin"
    Buddha Monk f/ BabyFace Fensta, Dutch Masta Killa, — Warrior Chiefs
  • "Your head's unravelling, my force is of a javelin"
    Diamond f/ Brand Nubian — A Day in the Life

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Frequently asked questions

What does javelin mean?
an athletic competition in which a javelin is thrown as far as possible a spear thrown as a weapon or in competitive field events
What part of speech is javelin?
Javelin is a noun.
How many definitions does javelin have?
Javelin has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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