1
: a light spear thrown as a weapon of war or in hunting
2
a
: a slender usually metal shaft at least 260 centimeters long that is thrown for distance in an athletic field event
b
or javelin throw
: an athletic field event in which a javelin is thrown for distance
won the gold medal in the javelin
… Serene Ross, who set her second American record in three weeks in the javelin throw in winning at 197 feet.—
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from atop his horse the warrior hurled a javelin that pierced the chest of his hapless foe
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If so, fans may be able to see his unusal pre-game training routine, which includes throwing a javelin.
—Stephen Wade, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2024
Some of them include: Sports day tournament: Transform your backyard into a sports arena with a variety of challenges such as long jump, javelin throw using pool noodles, hopscotch competitions, relay races, and more.
—Kristina Behr, Parents, 20 July 2024
After Pakistani javelin athlete Arshad Nadeem hurtled his way into the Olympic history books, his country threw him welcome celebrations fit for a king.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 12 Aug. 2024
Nearby, the team also found broken iron sword handles, curved blades, javelin points and a spearhead.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2024
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Stephen Wade, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2024
Some of them include: Sports day tournament: Transform your backyard into a sports arena with a variety of challenges such as long jump, javelin throw using pool noodles, hopscotch competitions, relay races, and more.
—Kristina Behr, Parents, 20 July 2024
After Pakistani javelin athlete Arshad Nadeem hurtled his way into the Olympic history books, his country threw him welcome celebrations fit for a king.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 12 Aug. 2024
Nearby, the team also found broken iron sword handles, curved blades, javelin points and a spearhead.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2024
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“Javelin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/javelin. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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javelin
noun
jav·e·lin
ˈjav-(ə-)lən 
1
: a light spear
2
: a slender usually metal shaft that is thrown for distance in a track-and-field event
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