spearcaster

发音

UK /ˈspɪəkɑːstə/
AU
UK /ˈspɪəkæstə/

词形变化

spearcasters 复数 spearcasters

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A sling-like device used to impart greater impetus to a thrown spear.

  2. 2.

    A soldier or guard armed with a spear used as a ranged weapon.

  3. 3.

    A track-and-field athlete who throws a spear or spears; a javelinist, a javelin thrower.

词源

From spear (“long stick with a sharp tip used as a weapon”) + caster (“that which casts; one who casts”).

来源：wiktionary