noun
- A slender spear with a sharp iron or steel point, used as a weapon or hunting tool, especially by peoples of southern Africa.
Usage: Also spelled assegai.; Historically associated with Zulu and other African warrior cultures.
Examples
- The warrior gripped his assagai tightly as he prepared for battle.
- Zulu soldiers were known for their skill with the assagai in combat.
- The hunter threw his assagai at the antelope from a distance.
- Archaeological finds include ancient assagais with ornate iron heads.
- In the museum, a display of traditional assagais showed the craftsmanship of African metalworkers.