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US
/ˈspɪɹˌhɛd/
]
[ UK /spˈiəhɛd/ ]
[ UK /spˈiəhɛd/ ]
NOUN
- the leading military unit in an attack
- someone who leads or initiates an activity (attack or campaign etc.)
- the head and sharpened point of a spear
VERB
-
be the leader of
She spearheaded the effort to find a cure for the disease
How To Use spearhead In A Sentence
- Jill Johnson, who spearheads the award-winning programme, said each course was tailor-made to the trainees' requirements.
- Smart EV While BMW is wrapping up its Mini E consumer field test and getting ready to start leasing the BMW 1 ActiveE next summer, rival Daimler is just gearing up its electric-car program spearheaded by the Smart. Behind the wheel: Chevrolet Equinox AMP, Ford Transit Connect EV, Smart EV
- The spearhead of opposition was the Board of Transportation.
- He also keeps himself fairly socially active, spearheading a charity to benefit inner-city youths of musical talent.
- Likewise, public relations may use advertising to support or spearhead a publicity programme to reinforce messages.
- American troops formed the spearhead of the attack.
- Several weapons, such as swords, shields, rapiers, daggers and spearheads, which were probably symbols of wealth and power, have also been recovered from the river.
- The tanks spearheaded the offensive.
- He has done considerable work in spearheading the party's bid to get back into power after the next general election.
- After months chided in ghostly Twilight spoof spearheaded by Jimmy Fallon, Robert Pattinson is reportedly set to come face-to-face with the comedian on NBC’s Late Night next month. Jimmy Fallon Robert Pattinson “Twilight” Spoof