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javelin

UK
/ˈdʒæv.lɪn/
US
/ˈdʒæv.lɪn/

Translations

javelinnoun
javelins
pl
UK
/ˈdʒæv.lɪn/
US
/ˈdʒæv.lɪn/
The athlete prepared to throw the javelin during the track and field competition.
L’athlète s’est préparé à lancer le javelot pendant la compétition d’athlétisme.
javelotÉpreuve d’athlétisme.
She won the gold medal in the javelin at the national championships.
Elle a remporté la médaille d’or au javelot aux championnats nationaux.
Synonyms
dart
spear
lance
throwing spear
javelinadjective
more javelin
Comp.
most javelin
Super.
UK
/ˈdʒæv.lɪn/
US
/ˈdʒæv.lɪn/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to the sport or implement of javelin throwing
Additional translations
javelotEmploi adjectival spécialisé, souvent rendu en français par une tournure avec « de javelot ».
Synonyms
lance-shaped
lance-like
spear-shaped
spear-like
javelin-shaped
javelin-like

Definitions

javelinnoun
A light spear designed primarily to be thrown as a weapon or in a sporting event.
The athlete prepared to throw the javelin during the track and field competition.
An athletic event in which a javelin is thrown for distance.
She won the gold medal in the javelin at the national championships.
javelinadjective
Relating to or used in the sport of throwing the javelin.
The javelin coach corrected her athletes’ technique.
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