Javelin
noun
A long spear used in sports competitions.
He threw the javelin so far, he broke the school record.
Often appears as...
- throw the javelin
- javelin event
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Technical
noun
A light spear thrown as a weapon in history and folklore.
In ancient times, soldiers would throw javelins at their enemies from a distance.
Often appears as...
- throw a javelin
- javelin weapon
Usage tips
Neutral
noun
A long spear used in sports competitions.
He threw the javelin so far, he broke the school record.
Often appears as...
- throw the javelin
- javelin event
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A light spear thrown as a weapon in history and folklore.
In ancient times, soldiers would throw javelins at their enemies from a distance.
Often appears as...
- throw a javelin
- javelin weapon
Usage tips
Neutral
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Sporting Equipment
The modern javelin refers specifically to equipment for the athletic event of javelin throw.
The athlete gripped the javelin, ready for her turn in the competition.
Pro Tip 2/3Not a Weapon
Unlike historical javelins, today's javelin is not designed for warfare and is not sharpened.
Modern javelins have a rubber tip, distinguishing them from weapons.
Pro Tip 3/3Olympic History
The javelin throw is an Olympic event, giving the word international recognition in sports.
She admired the Olympic javelin throwers, aspiring to their skill level.
Pro Tip 1/3Sporting Equipment
The modern javelin refers specifically to equipment for the athletic event of javelin throw.
The athlete gripped the javelin, ready for her turn in the competition.
Pro Tip 2/3Not a Weapon
Unlike historical javelins, today's javelin is not designed for warfare and is not sharpened.
Modern javelins have a rubber tip, distinguishing them from weapons.
Pro Tip 3/3Olympic History
The javelin throw is an Olympic event, giving the word international recognition in sports.
She admired the Olympic javelin throwers, aspiring to their skill level.
Pro Tip 1/3Sporting Equipment
The modern javelin refers specifically to equipment for the athletic event of javelin throw.
The athlete gripped the javelin, ready for her turn in the competition.
Pro Tip 2/3Not a Weapon
Unlike historical javelins, today's javelin is not designed for warfare and is not sharpened.
Modern javelins have a rubber tip, distinguishing them from weapons.
Pro Tip 3/3Olympic History
The javelin throw is an Olympic event, giving the word international recognition in sports.
She admired the Olympic javelin throwers, aspiring to their skill level.
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The ancient origins of...
The combined running, jumping, wrestling, javelin throwing, and hurling the discus events known as the pentathlon inspired world-class competition, and the pankration, a no holds barred fight where only biting and eye-gouging were prohibited,
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The unheard story of...
But most importantly, we call him an underdog because all he has is -- it's that Goliath is outfitted with all of this modern weaponry, this glittering coat of armor and a sword and a javelin and a spear,
Video examples
The ancient origins of...
The combined running, jumping, wrestling, javelin throwing, and hurling the discus events known as the pentathlon inspired world-class competition, and the pankration, a no holds barred fight where only biting and eye-gouging were prohibited,
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The unheard story of...
But most importantly, we call him an underdog because all he has is -- it's that Goliath is outfitted with all of this modern weaponry, this glittering coat of armor and a sword and a javelin and a spear,
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Chris Eubank Jr.
British Athlete
In England I played everything - swimming, athletics, football, rugby, badminton, cricket - all of that stuff. I was in the first teams for all the sports at Brighton, played on the wing in rugby, and ran 100m, 200m, 400m, and did long jump and even the javelin at one point. In the States I did a bit of track, but mainly I was there for the boxing.
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Jessica Ennis-Hill
British Athlete
I learned what I need to do in the long jump, what I needed to do in the javelin and I've been able to rectify those events. It's been a bit of a learning curve, which is good.
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Katarina Johnson-Thompson
English Athlete
I've got so many big gains to make in the javelin and the shot put. I know I'm not going to be winning the field in those events, but I need to do myself justice.
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Fidel Edwards
Athlete
I found it quite funny when my teacher at secondary school saw me bowl and wanted me to throw the javelin. So I tried, and I kept hitting the back of my head!
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Daniel Dubois
British Athlete
I did javelin, swimming, long distance running. But the reason I did these other sports was because of boxing. I didn't want to get sidetracked.
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P. T. Usha
Indian Athlete
For a sport like javelin throw, only if you're physically there watching it from up close, will you get the feel of it.
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Smriti Irani
Indian Politician
I was the sports captain in school. I've done everything - from javelin to discus to basketball to judo.
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Cheryl Cole
English Musician
If I could be good at any sport, it'd be javelin. I know a few people I would love to throw a spear at.
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Christopher Columbus
Italian Explorer
I saw a boy of the crew purchasing javelins of them with bits of platters and broken glass.
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Jay Chandrasekhar
American Actor
I've never thrown a javelin. What kind of sport is that? It's hilarious.
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Chris Eubank Jr.
British Athlete
In England I played everything - swimming, athletics, football, rugby, badminton, cricket - all of that stuff. I was in the first teams for all the sports at Brighton, played on the wing in rugby, and ran 100m, 200m, 400m, and did long jump and even the javelin at one point. In the States I did a bit of track, but mainly I was there for the boxing.
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Jessica Ennis-Hill
British Athlete
I learned what I need to do in the long jump, what I needed to do in the javelin and I've been able to rectify those events. It's been a bit of a learning curve, which is good.
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Katarina Johnson-Thompson
English Athlete
I've got so many big gains to make in the javelin and the shot put. I know I'm not going to be winning the field in those events, but I need to do myself justice.
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Fidel Edwards
Athlete
I found it quite funny when my teacher at secondary school saw me bowl and wanted me to throw the javelin. So I tried, and I kept hitting the back of my head!
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Daniel Dubois
British Athlete
I did javelin, swimming, long distance running. But the reason I did these other sports was because of boxing. I didn't want to get sidetracked.
Quote examples
P. T. Usha
Indian Athlete
For a sport like javelin throw, only if you're physically there watching it from up close, will you get the feel of it.
Quote examples
Smriti Irani
Indian Politician
I was the sports captain in school. I've done everything - from javelin to discus to basketball to judo.
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Cheryl Cole
English Musician
If I could be good at any sport, it'd be javelin. I know a few people I would love to throw a spear at.
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Christopher Columbus
Italian Explorer
I saw a boy of the crew purchasing javelins of them with bits of platters and broken glass.
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Jay Chandrasekhar
American Actor
I've never thrown a javelin. What kind of sport is that? It's hilarious.
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