"spearpoint" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: spearpoints [plural], spear-point [alternative]
Etymology: From spear + point. Etymology templates: {{af|en|spear|point}} spear + point Head templates: {{en-noun}} spearpoint (plural spearpoints)
  1. The point or tip of a spear. Synonyms: ord Derived forms: at spearpoint Translations (the point or tip of a spear): αἰχμή (aikhmḗ) [feminine] (Ancient Greek), matarere (english: refers to a detachable point) (Māori), spjutspets [common-gender] (Swedish)

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Alternative forms

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