spearpoint

[ speer-point ]

noun

1. the point at the end of a spearhead.
2. a spearhead.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spearpoint¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; spear ¹, point

Example Sentences

A new army of warriors drove a herd of cows over the cliff at spearpoint.

From Literature

And no one looked better in spearpoint collars and sharkskin silk suits than Ray.

From Seattle Times

Some came from wood or cordage still attached to spearpoints; others came from charcoal, wood, or bone found at mines and human burials.

From Science Magazine

Before Hector could approach, he who knew well that armor taken by Hector from the dead Patroclus aimed at an opening in it near the throat, and drove the spearpoint in.

From Literature

About 16,000 years ago, on the banks of a river in western Idaho, people kindled fires, shaped stone blades and spearpoints, and butchered large mammals.

From Science Magazine