javelins

plural of javelin
as in spears
a weapon with a long straight handle and sharp head or blade from atop his horse the warrior hurled a javelin that pierced the chest of his hapless foe

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  • Just like tajín, chamoy makes a delicious accent for watermelon, jicama and cucumber spears.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
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  • At a handful of locations, these spikes extended out to nearly a meter, looking more like lances than anything needed to ward off a close-in attack.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025
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“Javelins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/javelins. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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