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    spearhead
    /ˈspɪəhɛd/

    noun

    • 1. the point of a spear. Similar spear tipspear point
    • 2. an individual or group chosen to lead an attack or movement: "she became the spearhead of a health education programme" Similar leader(s)driving forceforefrontavant-garde

    verb

    • 1. lead (an attack or movement): "he's spearheading a campaign to reduce the number of accidents at work"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSPEARHEAD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Spearhead can be a verb meaning to lead something such as an attack or a course of action, or a noun meaning a person or group that leads something. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of spearhead with examples and translations.

    • English (US)

      SPEARHEAD meaning: 1. to lead something such as an attack or...

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › spearheadSpearhead Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the noun and verb meanings of spearhead, as well as its synonyms, examples, and word history. Spearhead can refer to the head of a spear or a leading element in an undertaking or development.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › spearheadSPEARHEAD Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Spearhead is a noun that means the pointed head of a spear or the leading force in an attack or campaign. It can also be a verb that means to lead or initiate something. See the origin, usage, and synonyms of spearhead.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSPEARHEAD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Spearhead can be a noun or a verb. As a noun, it means the pointed head of a spear or the leading force in an attack or a campaign. As a verb, it means to lead or initiate something.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySPEARHEAD | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Spearhead can be a verb meaning to lead something such as an attack or a course of action, or a noun meaning a person or group that leads something. Learn more about its usage, synonyms and translations in different languages.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › spearheadSpearhead - definition of spearhead by The Free Dictionary

    Spearhead can be a noun or a verb. As a noun, it means the sharpened head of a spear or the leading force in a military attack or a movement. As a verb, it means to lead or initiate something.

  9. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › spearheadSPEARHEAD Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words -...

    Spearhead can be a verb meaning to serve as leader of, or a noun meaning the leading edge of something. Find synonyms, antonyms, and example sentences for spearhead on Merriam-Webster Thesaurus.