Dictionary Check: spearhead

"spearhead" is a valid word!

Scrabble 15 points
Words with Friends 15 points

Definition

noun

someone who leads or initiates an activity (attack or campaign etc.)

noun

the leading military unit in an attack

noun

the head and sharpened point of a spear

verb

be the leader of

Example: "She spearheaded the effort to find a cure for the disease"

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