spearhead

UK
/ˈspɪəhɛd/
US
/ˈspɪrˌhɛd/

Translations

spearheadnoun
spearheads
pl
UK
/ˈspɪəhɛd/
US
/ˈspɪrˌhɛd/
наконечник копья
The archaeologists discovered a spearhead from the ancient civilization.
Археологи обнаружили наконечник копья из древней цивилизации.
She was the spearhead of the new environmental campaign.
Она была инициатором новой экологической кампании.
Additional translations
spearheadverb
spearheaded
Past Simple
spearheaded
Past Participle
spearheading
Gerund
UK
/ˈspɪəˌhɛd/
US
/ˈspɪrˌhɛd/
He decided to spearhead the project to improve community services.
Он решил инициировать проект по улучшению общественных услуг.
She was chosen to spearhead the new marketing campaign.
Её выбрали возглавлять новую маркетинговую кампанию.
Additional translations
spearheadadjective
UK
/ˈspɪəˌhɛd/
US
/ˈspɪrˌhɛd/
Used attributively to describe a leading/forefront element.

Definitions

spearheadnoun
The leading point of a spear.
The spearhead was made of sharpened stone, designed to penetrate armor.
A person or group that leads an attack or movement.
She was the spearhead of the campaign to improve local schools.
The leading element of a military formation or attack.
The armored division served as the spearhead of the offensive.
spearheadverb
To lead or initiate an activity or project.
She was chosen to spearhead the new marketing campaign.
To make or launch the initial assault or effort of (an attack, campaign, etc.).
Armored brigades will spearhead the offensive across the river.
spearheadadjective
At the forefront; leading or initiating an attack, movement, or development.
The spearhead troops breached the enemy's defenses.