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javelin

Syllabification: (jave·lin)

Pronunciation: /ˈjav(ə)lən/

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Definition of javelin

noun

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