Meaning & use

Speared

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Pierced or stabbed with a spear or a similarly pointed object.

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He speared a piece of steak with his fork.

The heron speared a fish from the shallow water.

A note on using this word

Also used in sports, especially American football, for illegally tackling with the top of the helmet.

Words with a similar meaning

stabbedimpaledskewered

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