the javelin
Definition of the javelin
: a sporting event in which people compete by trying to throw a long spear (called a javelin) farther than everyone else winner of the javelin
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javelinplay
: a light spear thrown as a weapon of war or in hunting
: a slender usually metal shaft at least 260 centimeters long that is thrown for distance in a field event
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