javelin

Synonyms:

spear, lance, shaft, projectile

Definition:

a long stick with a pointed end that is thrown in sports competitions

Grammar:

[ noun, [ C ]]

Examples:

( short ) track meet

( common ) Throwing caution to the wind like a javelin

( situation ) She was first in the javelin.

( pickup line ) Girl, are you a javelin? Because you've definitely pierced my heart with your beauty.