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Definition of spearhead

the head and sharpened point of a spear
the leading military unit in an attack
someone who leads or initiates an activity (attack or campaign etc.)
be the leader of; "She spearheded the effort to find a cure for the disease"

Similar Words: spearpoint, spear-point

Part Meronyms: spear, lance, shaft, pike

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