1. a light spear designed to be thrown by hand in athletic competition
Usage: track and field
2. a light spear used as a weapon in ancient times
Usage: historical

Examples

• She won the gold medal in the javelin throw.
• The athlete hurled the javelin across the field.
• His javelin landed just short of the world record mark.
• Ancient warriors carried javelins into battle.
• The javelin competition was held on the final day of the meet.
• He practiced his javelin technique every morning.
• The javelin sailed through the air in a perfect arc.