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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 definition: 1. to lead something such as an attack or a course of action: 2. a person or group that leads…. Learn more.

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

    The meaning of SPEARHEAD is the sharp-pointed head of a spear. How to use spearhead in a sentence.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › spearheadSPEARHEAD Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. the sharp-pointed head that forms the piercing end of a spear. any person, contingent, or force that leads an attack, undertaking, etc.: Cuba was the spearhead of the independence movement within Latin America. verb (used with object) to lead or initiate (an undertaking):

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

    Define spearhead. spearhead synonyms, spearhead pronunciation, spearhead translation, English dictionary definition of spearhead. n. 1. The sharpened head of a spear. 2. a. The leading forces in a military thrust. b. The driving force in a given action, endeavor, or movement.

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

    SPEARHEAD meaning: 1. to lead something such as an attack or a course of action: 2. a person or group that leads…. Learn more.

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

    1. verb. If someone spearheads a campaign or an attack, they lead it. [journalism] She is spearheading a national campaign against bullying. [VERB noun] Helicopters can to some extent take the place of tanks by spearheading the airborne attack. [VERB noun] Synonyms: lead, head, pioneer, launch More Synonyms of spearhead.

  8. www.yourdictionary.com › spearheadSpearhead Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    noun. spearheads. The pointed head of a spear. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. The leading person, part, or group in an endeavor, esp. in a military attack. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. The driving force in a given action, endeavor, or movement. American Heritage.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionspearhead noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of spearhead noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › spearheadspearhead - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 2, 2024 · spearhead (plural spearheads) The pointed head, or end, of a spear . One who leads or initiates an activity (such as an attack or a campaign). The leading military unit in an attack. ( sports) A player who initiates attacking moves.

  11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSPEARHEAD | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    SPEARHEAD definition: to lead an attack or series of actions: . Learn more.