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Rarespearhead
The correct spelling is spearhead.
How to pronounce spearhead
/ˈspɪə.hɛd/
nounIPA: /ˈspɪə.hɛd/
Say it like: Spee-rhee-d
The correct spelling is spearhead. The pointed head, or end, of a spear. For example: "He spearheaded the entire project from day one."
Usage Examples
“He spearheaded the entire project from day one.”
Meanings
noun
- 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.
- 4.A player who initiates attacking moves.
verb
- 1.To drive or campaign ardently for, as an effort, project, etc.
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