spearhead

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   The pointed head, or end, of a spear.

2. 2

   One who leads or initiates an activity (such as an attack or a campaign).

   • Spearheads of the NER bargain fares attack this year have been the introduction of weekend fares at a 7s 6d in the £ discount on ordinary rates between principal stations throughout the Region—[...].
3. 3

   The leading military unit in an attack.

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   1. 4

      A player who initiates attacking moves.

      • England played at a tempo in attack that was too much for Bulgaria, with width provided at various times by Walcott, Young and Stewart Downing and Rooney acting as the potent spearhead.
   2. 5

      To drive or campaign ardently for (an effort, project, etc.)

      To drive or campaign ardently for (an effort, project, etc.); to direct.

      • He spearheaded the entire project from day one.
      • Newcastle have put themselves within touching distance after a fantastic run which has been spearheaded by the goals of Senegal striker Cisse.
      • George Monks spearheaded the project to solve this problem with a funicular, and work on the Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway (L&LCR) began in 1887.

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