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1spearhead

noun spear·head \-ˌhed\

: a person, thing, or group that organizes or leads something (such as a movement or attack)

Full Definition of SPEARHEAD

1
:  the sharp-pointed head of a spear
2
:  a leading element, force, or influence in an undertaking or development
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First Known Use of SPEARHEAD

14th century

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Rhymes with SPEARHEAD

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2spearhead

transitive verb

: to be the leader of (something, such as a political movement)

Full Definition of SPEARHEAD

:  to serve as leader or leading element of

First Known Use of SPEARHEAD

1937
SPEARHEAD Defined for Kids

1spearhead

noun spear·head \ˈspir-ˌhed\

Definition of SPEARHEAD for Kids

1
:  the head or point of a spear
2
:  the person, thing, or group that is the leading force (as in a development or an attack)

2spearhead

verb
spear·head·edspear·head·ing

Definition of SPEARHEAD for Kids

:  to serve as leader of <She spearheaded a campaign for change.>

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