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Meaning of tēlum | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
[ˈteː.ɫũː]

Definitions

  1. a spear (whether used for throwing or thrusting)
    declension-2
  2. a missile or projectile weapon: an arrow, javelin, dart etc.
    declension-2
  3. any weapon
    declension-2, general
  4. a stinger, prickle etc. (of natural weapons of animals and plants)
    declension-2

Equivalents

English arm weapon
Kurdî arm

Examples

“Mūnīre urbem, frūmentum convehere, tēla arma parāre.”

To strengthen the city's defences, accumulate stores of corn and prepare a supply of armaments.

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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