javelin
/ˈdʒævlɪn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdʒævlɪn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈjav-lən, ˈja-və-/ (ame, mw)
javelin — noun
- javelinsingular
- javelinsplural
1. a long, thin object made of metal or other material, with a sharp point at one e
a long, thin object made of metal or other material, with a sharp point at one end, which athletes throw as far as they can during track-and-field competitions
Diego picked up his javelin and walked to the starting line at the stadium.
The coach showed Yuki how to hold the javelin correctly for a better throw.
hold + javelin (preparation grip)
A modern javelin is made of metal and measures about two and a half metres long.
Qing wiped the mud off her javelin after practising in wet weather.
The javelin landed point-first in the soft grass, thirty metres from the thrower.
- spear
a broader term for any pointed throwing or thrusting weapon; 'javelin' refers specifically to the modern sports implement
2. a track-and-field event in which athletes take turns throwing a javelin as far a
a track-and-field event in which athletes take turns throwing a javelin as far as they can, with the farthest throw winning
Amara won a gold medal in the javelin at the national championships last summer.
win + gold medal + in the javelin
Rosa has been training for the javelin every morning since she joined the athletics club.
training for the javelin
The javelin is one of the oldest events in the Olympic Games.
Zahra broke the school record in the javelin with a throw of forty-eight metres.
Andre decided to try the javelin after his coach noticed his strong throwing arm.
用法筆記
Used with 'the' when referring to the event itself: 'she competes in the javelin.' Used without an article when describing the sport as an area of activity: 'she does javelin.'