What is another word for assegai?

Pronunciation: [ɐsˈɛɡa͡ɪ] (IPA)

Assegai is a term that refers to a type of spear that originated in Southern Africa. This term is commonly used in hunting and warfare, and has a long history of use throughout the African continent. However, there are several other words that can be used as synonyms for assegai, including javelin, spear, lance, pike, and trident. Each of these terms refers to a weapon that is used for throwing or thrusting, and they are often used interchangeably with assegai in literature and media. Regardless of the term used, these weapons continue to be an important part of African culture and history.

Synonyms for Assegai:

What are the hypernyms for Assegai?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Assegai

One poised his assegai, as though he were about to throw it, but I leveled my gun at him and he swerved.
"Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer"
W. C. Scully
Or it will assume the form of a bush, if indulged, till Sally is almost hidden under it, as the Bosjesman under his version of Birnam Wood, that he shoots his assegai from.
"Somehow Good"
William de Morgan
"Maybe only to get an assegai put into him if he does," cut in Tom.
"The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley"
Bertram Mitford

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