A pointed missile weapon, intended to be thrown by the hand; a short lance; a javelin; hence, any sharp-pointed missile weapon, as an arrow.
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A sudden thrust or pass, as with a sword.
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A pointed missile weapon, intended to be thrown by the hand; a short lance; a javelin; hence, any sharp-pointed missile weapon, as an arrow.
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The act, process, or state of changing place or position; movement; the passing of a body from one place or position to another, whether voluntary or…
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To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another; to impel; to stir; as…
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The act of moving; change of place or posture; transference, by any means, from one situation to another; natural or appropriate motion; progress; ad…
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To pierce with a pointed weapon; to wound or kill by the thrust of a pointed instrument; as, to stab a man with a dagger; also, to thrust; as, to sta…
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Thrist.
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of Cast
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of Cast
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To swallow or eat greedily; to devour; hence, to swallow up.
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To swallow or eat greedily; to devour; hence, to swallow up.
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To send, give, or grant back; to release a claim to; to resign or surrender by deed; to return.
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To send whirling or whizzing through the air; to throw with violence; to drive with great force; as, to hurl a stone or lance.
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To meet with violence or shock; to clash; to jostle.
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To swallow or eat greedily; to devour; hence, to swallow up.
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A pass or thrust.
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Thrist.
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