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javelin

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒav(ə)lɪn/
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Definition of javelin

noun

  • a light spear thrown in a competitive sport or as a weapon.
  • (the javelin) the athletic sport of throwing a javelin:his nearest rival in the javelin

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French javeline, of Celtic origin

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