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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
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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