1. plural of spear; long pointed weapons with wooden shafts

1. third person singular present of spear; pierces or stabs with a pointed object
2. catches fish or other prey using a spear

Examples

• The warriors carried sharp spears into battle.
• Ancient hunters used spears to catch large animals.
• He spears the fish with practiced accuracy.
• The diver spears lobsters on the ocean floor.
• Medieval knights fought with swords and spears.
• She spears the olive with a toothpick.
• The museum displays Native American spears and arrows.