spear in WordNet English dictionary

1. an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
   spear  gig  fizgig  fishgig  lance 
   
2. a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
   spear  lance  shaft 
   

1. pierce with a spear
   "spear fish"
   spear 
   
2. thrust up like a spear
   "The branch speared up into the air"
   spear  spear up