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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a javelin" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a type of spear designed for throwing, often in the context of sports or athletics.
Example: "The athlete trained rigorously to improve his technique for throwing a javelin in the upcoming competition."
Alternatives: "a spear" or "a throwing spear".
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It was like having a javelin thrown at you.
Rajeff likens the casting motion to throwing a javelin.
In a javelin competition there are six throws.
(It can also bring a hammer, or even a javelin, which slots neatly into the fin).
"In Finland, if you throw 80 meters, you are a javelin thrower," Yego said.
Crimped fringes makes them a potential death trap with a javelin.
In the right conditions, it could be thrown like a javelin.
The prop revved to a fiendish whirr, and Shemenski heaved the aircraft forward, like a javelin.
Sdiri has vowed never to jump again if a javelin competition is under way.
He glued them together and used them as a javelin one time.
In a javelin throw, you have to give everything immediately, exhaust all reserves in an instant.
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