javelin
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/ˈdʒævlɪn/
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/ˈdʒævlɪn/
A long, thin, pointed object that is thrown in a sport.
The athlete won the gold medal in the javelin event.
A sport where people throw a long, thin, pointed object as far as they can.
Javelin is a popular event in the Olympic Games.