1. a blunt Turkish javelin used in an equestrian game
Usage: historical
2. a traditional Turkish horseback game played with blunt javelins
Usage: historical

Examples

• The riders skillfully threw their jereeds while galloping at full speed.
• Jereed was a popular sport among Ottoman cavalry officers.
• The wooden jereed was designed to be blunt to avoid serious injury.
• Traditional jereed competitions required exceptional horsemanship.
• The museum displayed an ornate jereed from the 16th century.
• Players would attempt to strike their opponents with the jereed while mounted.