spear·head
ˈspir-ˌhed 
1
: the sharp-pointed head of a spear
2
: a leading element, force, or influence in an undertaking or development
spearheaded; spearheading; spearheads
: to serve as leader or leading element of
Examples of spearhead in a Sentence
Noun
Her book was the spearhead of the clean water movement.
Verb
She spearheaded the campaign for better schools.
The movement was spearheaded by the teachers' union.
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Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 11 Feb. 2025
According to the authors of a paper published in the journal Physical Review E, the use of soft elastic projectiles can improve the efficiency of throws, particularly those whose tips are weighted with a mass like a spearhead.
—Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2025
Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
The operation would be spearheaded by ICE and would focus on people who do not have legal status or who already have pending orders of removal, according to the document.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Around 100 spearheads, swords, lances, and chainmail were also found at the site as part of a 1,600-year-old weapon offering.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 11 Feb. 2025
According to the authors of a paper published in the journal Physical Review E, the use of soft elastic projectiles can improve the efficiency of throws, particularly those whose tips are weighted with a mass like a spearhead.
—Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
The deferred resignation program has been spearheaded by Elon Musk, who is serving as Trump’s top adviser for reducing federal spending.
—Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
The operation would be spearheaded by ICE and would focus on people who do not have legal status or who already have pending orders of removal, according to the document.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
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“Spearhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spearhead. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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spearhead
1 of 2 noun
spear·head
-ˌhed
1
: the head or point of a spear
2
: a person, thing, or group that is the leading force (as in a development or attack)
spearhead
2 of 2 verb
: to serve as leader of
spearhead a campaign for better schools
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