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javelin

noun (javelins)

«javelin» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A long, light spear, thrown in sport or in hunting. tree →

In the lessons

in tales heroes throw javelins at wild beasts such as lions and bears

Examples

  • The athlete threw the javelin far. tree →
  • The hunter's javelin struck the boar. tree →
  • Both used their javelins with great skill. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

in tales heroes throw javelins at wild beasts such as lions and bears

Examples

  • The quiver rattleth upon him, the glittering spear and the javelin. (Writings JOB.39.23, JPS 1917) tree →
  • Clubs are accounted as stubble; he laugheth at the rattling of the javelin. (Writings JOB.41.21, JPS 1917) tree →
  • And he had greaves of brass upon his legs, and a javelin of brass between his shoulders. (Prophets 1SA.17.6, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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