spearhead

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.4 Verb 1.4.1 Translations

[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology

spear + head

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈspɪə.hɛd/, SAMPA: /"spI@.hEd/
• (US) IPA: /ˈspɪɹ.hɛd/, /ˈspiɹ.hɛd/
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[edit] Noun

spearhead (plural spearheads)

1. The pointed head, or end, of a spear.
2. One who leads or initiates an activity (such as an attack or a campaign).
3. The leading military unit in an attack.

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[edit] Verb

to spearhead (third-person singular simple present spearheads, present participle spearheading, simple past and past participle spearheaded)

1. (transitive) To drive or campaign ardently for, as an effort, project, etc.

   He spearheaded the entire project from day one.

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