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spearhead

DEFINITIONS OF: spearhead

1

n the head and sharpened point of a spear

Synonyms:
spear-point, spearpoint
Type of:
point
sharp end

n the leading military unit in an attack

Type of:
force, military force, military group, military unit
a unit that is part of some military service

n someone who leads or initiates an activity (attack or campaign etc.)

Type of:
leader
a person who rules or guides or inspires others

v be the leader of

“She spearheaded the effort to find a cure for the disease”
Type of:
head, lead
be in charge of
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