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Word entry · 9 letters

spearhead

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"Front the push"

9 letters · collected on this word page

9 lettersPronunciation /ˈspɪə.hɛd/Part of speech verb, nounSorted aadeehprsStarts with SEnds with D1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. To lead or be at the front of an effort.

Word origin

From Middle English spere-hed; equivalent to spear + head.

Used in a sentence

  • Spearheads of the NER bargain fares attack this year have been the introduction of weekend fares at a 7s 6d in the £ discount on ordinary rates between principal stations throughout the Region—[...].
  • England played at a tempo in attack that was too much for Bulgaria, with width provided at various times by Walcott, Young and Stewart Downing and Rooney acting as the potent spearhead.
  • He spearheaded the entire project from day one.

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