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- speaking type/ˈspiːkɪŋ/The action of communicating verbally; producing speech.nounA1
- spean/spiːn/to wean (an animal, particularly a calf or a lamb)verb-transitiveC2 - Very Rare / Archaic
- spear/spɪə/A long, thin weapon with a sharp pointed end, typically thrown or held for thrusting.adjectivenounverb+2B2
- spear carrier/ˌspɪə ˈkærɪə/A minor or background character, especially in an organisation or artistic work, with little importance or agency.nounLow
- spear grass/spɪə ɡrɑːs/A type of grass with sharp, pointed leaves or seed heads, often found in temperate regions.nounLow
- spear gun/ˈspɪə ɡʌn/A handheld device used underwater to propel a spear, typically for fishing or diving.nounlow
- spear phish/ˌspɪə ˈfɪʃ/A targeted cyber-attack using fraudulent emails or messages to deceive a specific individual or organization into revealing sensitive information.verb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC2
- spear side/ˈspɪə saɪd/The male line of a family; the male side in ancestry or inheritance.nounVery Low
- spear-head spoon/ˈspɪə.hed spuːn/A specific type of tablespoon with a distinctive, slightly pointed oval or elongated bowl, often with a flatter profile at the front.nounLow
- spear-phishing/spɪə ˈfɪʃɪŋ/A targeted form of cyber attack where perpetrators send deceptive messages to specific individuals or organizations to steal sensitive information.nounMedium in technical contexts, low in everyday usage
- spear-thrower/ˈspɪəˌθrəʊə/A hand-held mechanical device used to propel a spear or dart with greater force and accuracy than by throwing alone.nounC2
- spearfish/ˈspɪəfɪʃ/A type of large, predatory fish with a long, pointed snout resembling a spear (e.g., marlin, sailfish).nounverb-intransitiveLow
- spearfisherman/ˈspɪəˌfɪʃəmən/A person who hunts fish underwater using a spear, typically while free-diving (without breathing apparatus).nounLow (C2)
- spearhead/ˈspɪə.hed/A weapon consisting of a long shaft with a sharp pointed metal head, used for thrusting or throwing.nounverbverb-transitiveC1
- spearheaded/ˈspɪə.hed.ɪd/To lead or initiate an activity, campaign, or movement.adjectiveverbB2-C1
- spearing/ˈspɪər.ɪŋ/The act of piercing, wounding, or securing something with a sharp-pointed object, typically a spear or spear-like implement.nounC1
- spearman/ˈspɪəmən/a soldier or fighter armed with a spear.nounC2 (Rare, specialised)
- spearman's rank-order coefficient/ˈspɪəmənz ræŋk ˈɔːdə kəʊˈɪʃnt/A statistical measure, also known as Spearman's rho, that assesses the strength and direction of association between two ranked variables.nounC2
- spearmint/ˈspɪəmɪnt/A common garden herb (Mentha spicata) with aromatic, spear-shaped leaves, used for flavouring.nounLow frequency (C1)
- spearpoint/ˈspɪə.pɔɪnt/The pointed end of a spear; the sharp tip.nounC2/Rare
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