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spearing

/ˈspɛərɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does spearing mean?

verb

The act of spearing something, or the state of being speared. In sports, the act of hitting the ball with a long-handled implement, typically with a pointed end.

Example

"The fisherman's spear was lodged deep in the shark's side, and he was spearing it with a harpoon to try and free it."

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