CEFR B2

spear-shaped

adjective

Meaning

Having a form that resembles the long, pointed head of a spear.

Examples

The artist sculpted a vase with a narrow, spear-shaped neck.
Many types of leaves are described as lanceolate, or spear-shaped.

Synonyms: lanceolate, acuminate, pointed, tapering

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spear-shaped (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈspɪər ʃeɪpt/

Definition

Having a form that resembles the long, pointed head of a spear.

Examples

The artist sculpted a vase with a narrow, spear-shaped neck.
Many types of leaves are described as lanceolate, or spear-shaped.
The arrowhead was crafted into a perfect spear-shaped point.

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