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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

    Spearhead definition: the sharp-pointed head that forms the piercing end of a spear. . See examples of SPEARHEAD used in a sentence.

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

    4 meanings: 1. the pointed head of a spear 2. the leading force in a military attack 3. any person or thing that leads or.... Click for more definitions.

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

    1. (Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) the pointed head of a spear. 2. (Military) the leading force in a military attack. 3. any person or thing that leads or initiates an attack, a campaign, etc. vb. ( tr) to lead or initiate (an attack, a campaign, etc)

  8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › spearheadSpearhead Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    SPEARHEAD meaning: a person, thing, or group that organizes or leads something (such as a movement or attack)

  9. 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.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySPEARHEAD | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

    to lead an attack or series of actions: to spearhead a campaign. (Definition of spearhead from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of spearhead. in Chinese (Traditional) 領導（攻擊、行動等）, 充當…的先鋒, 帶頭做… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 领导（攻击、行动等）, 充当…的先锋, 带头做… See more. in Spanish. punta de lanza, encabezar…

  11. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › spearheadSpearhead - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    noun. the head and sharpened point of a spear. synonyms: spear-point, spearpoint. see more. noun. the leading military unit in an attack. see more. noun. someone who leads or initiates an activity (attack or campaign etc.)