What is another word for Spears?
Pronunciation: [spˈi͡əz] (IPA) 
Spears are pointed weapons that have been used for hunting and warfare since prehistoric times. Some synonyms for the word "spears" include javelins, lances, pikes, tridents, harpoons, and gaffs. Javelins are lightweight spears that were used in ancient Greek and Roman battles and in modern Olympic events. Lances are long and heavy spears that were used by knights on horseback during the Middle Ages. Pikes are long spears that were used by infantry soldiers in the Renaissance period and in later armies. Spears with three-pronged heads are called tridents and were used by ancient Greek and Roman gods. Harpoons and gaffs are spears used for fishing, particularly for catching whales and other large marine animals.
