Definition of spearhead
1 : the sharp-pointed head of a spear
2 : a leading element, force, or influence in an undertaking or development
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Examples of spearhead in a Sentence
Her book was the spearhead of the clean water movement.
First Known Use of spearhead
14th century
spearhead
Definition of spearhead
transitive verb
: to serve as leader or leading element of
Examples of spearhead in a Sentence
She spearheaded the campaign for better schools.
The movement was spearheaded by the teachers' union.
First Known Use of spearhead
1937
SPEARHEAD Defined for English Language Learners
spearhead
playDefinition of spearhead for English Language Learners
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: a person, thing, or group that organizes or leads something (such as a movement or attack)
spearhead
Definition of spearhead for English Language Learners
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: to be the leader of (something, such as a political movement)
SPEARHEAD Defined for Kids
Definition of spearhead for Students
1 : the head or point of a spear
2 : the person, thing, or group that is the leading force (as in a development or an attack)
Definition of spearhead for Students
spearheaded
;spearheading
: to serve as leader of She spearheaded a campaign for change.
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