javelins
Track throwing implements
Javelins are light spears designed for throwing.
In ancient warfare, soldiers hurled javelins at enemy formations before close combat.
The javelin throw remains an Olympic track and field event: She set a new record in the javelin.
The word also names various missiles and military weapons systems.
Pole with sharp point
- weaponInstrument for inflicting harm
- warriorOne skilled in combat
- huntingPursuing wild game
- combatArmed hostile engagement
ancient · Roman · Greek · pilum · cavalry · infantry · battle · shield
Propel by arm motion
- trackPath or monitored route
- fieldArea of specialty
- spearPole with sharp point
- competitionStruggle for supremacy
Olympics · athlete · runway · grip · release · distance · qualifying · foul
Narrow vertical passage
balance · aerodynamic · aluminum · carbon · composite · flex · specification · regulation
spear
Pole with sharp point
combat · ancient · Roman · Greek · pilum · cavalry · infantry · battle · shield · thrust
throw
Propel by arm motion
competition · Olympics · athlete · runway · grip · release · distance · qualifying · foul · sector
shaft
Narrow vertical passage
weight · balance · aerodynamic · aluminum · carbon · composite · flex · specification · regulation · men's
approach
Way of handling something
release · angle · pull · plant · rotation · hip · shoulder · elbow · wrist · follow-through
- ancient weaponssword, swords, shield, shields, bow
- Weaponryrifles, shotguns, grenades, missiles, bombs
- ancient warfarephalanx, warriors, army, legion, battle
- Thrown Weaponsspears, throwing knives, throwing axes, throwing stars, darts
- ancient armiesphalanx, legion, hoplites, heavy infantry, light infantry
- Greek cavalrylight cavalry, heavy cavalry, mounted archers, cavalry officers, cavalry charges
javelinsshot puts
Heavy sphere launching contests
shots · hammer · discus · cannonballs
- javelin throwsAthletic spear-launching events
- javelin throwingCompetitive long-range spear sport
- javelin throwerAthletic spear hurler