[spɪə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a weapon with a pointed tip, typically of steel, and a long shaft, used for thrusting or throwing

- a plant shoot, especially a pointed stem of asparagus or broccoli
(e.g: smoked salmon wrapped around asparagus spears)


Phrases:
- the spear side

Origin:
Old English spere, of Germanic origin; compare with Dutch speer and German Speer

[spɪə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- pierce or strike with a spear or other pointed object
(e.g: she speared her last chip with her fork)


Phrases:
- the spear side

Origin:
Old English spere, of Germanic origin; compare with Dutch speer and German Speer