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Javelins

Scope note

Use for the relatively short, light throwing spears used since ancient times in warfare and in hunting large game. Use also for the light shafts with pointed metal tip thrown for distance in track and field competition.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300037019

Broader Terms used

<spears by form>

Narrower Terms used

pila
angons

Equivalent Terms used

javelin

Created

13yrs ago

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