Meaning of spearcaster | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A sling-like device used to impart greater impetus to a thrown spear.
2. A soldier or guard armed with a spear used as a ranged weapon.
3. A track-and-field athlete who throws a spear or spears; a javelinist, a javelin thrower.

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Examples

“australian weapons. 1, knife; 2, club; 3, spearcaster.”

“She felt near fainting with relief. Not that the blaster solved many problems. It wouldn’t get⟳ them out of a city aswarm with archers and spearcasters.”

“Those spearcasters using the front carry⟳ feel⟳ relieved of the responsibility of thinking about the javelin during the run⟳.”

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