javelins

The word “javelins” has 3 syllables: jav-e-lins

It's pronounced as /ˈdʒævəlɪnz/


What is synonym and antonym for javelins?

In the thesaurus, “javelins” has 14 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for javelins along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for javelins

Meanings of javelins

  • noun
    1. A light spear thrown with the hand and used as a weapon.
    2. A metal-tipped spear thrown for distance in an athletic field event.

Example Sentences

  • The athletes practiced their throws, aiming the javelins towards distant targets with precision.
  • At the ancient Olympics, competitors showcased their strength and skill by launching javelins across the stadium.
  • During the archaeological excavation, researchers unearthed a collection of ancient javelins, shedding light on historical warfare tactics.
  • The javelins glinted in the sunlight as the track and field team prepared for their upcoming competition.
  • With a swift motion, the javelins left the athletes' hands, soaring through the air towards the marked landing zones.

On this page you'll find 14 synonyms or another words to javelins, such as: darts, gaffs, halberds, halberts, harpoons, lances, leisters.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

halberds

halberts

lances

  • bayonets
  • cuts
  • darts
  • dirks
  • gaffs
  • gimlets
  • gores
  • halberds
  • halberts
  • harpoons
  • impales
  • jabs
  • javelins
  • knifes
  • leisters
  • pecks
  • perforates
  • picks
  • pierces
  • pike
  • pikes
  • pikestaffs
  • pinks
  • pinpricks
  • pokes
  • poniards
  • pricks
  • prongs
  • punches
  • punctures
  • quills
  • riddles
  • runs through
  • shafts
  • skewers
  • slices
  • spears
  • spikes
  • spindles
  • spits
  • stabs
  • sticks
  • thrusts
  • transfixes
  • transpierces
  • tridents

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