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The spear is a versatile weapon primarily used for hunting and combat throughout history. Its design typically features a long shaft with a pointed tip, making it effective for thrusting and throwing. In addition to warfare, spears also served ceremonial and symbolic purposes in various cultures. Over time, the spear's construction evolved, leading to various types, such as the javelin and polearm, adapted for different uses.
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What military formation was used in which foot soldiers stood side by side holding a spear and a shield?
phalanx formation
What is the difference between a pike and a spear?
A pike is an infantry weapon. A spear is more or less a projectile weapon.
What did soldiers use bayonets for?
Soldiers used bayonets attached to a rifle or musket as a spear. When the bayonet was not affixed to the gun, the soldiers used the bayonets as a general purpose cutting tool.
What year was a spear invented?
ysterday
What period of time was a spear invented?
yesterday :):):):):):):)
What was a spear used for?
A spear was used for fighting and killing animals.
Is an assegai spear the same as iklwa spear?
No, the assegai spear is your typical long spear used for throwing. Where the iklwa is a long bladed short spear used with a shield for close combat.
What was Ares weapons?
he used the spear and sword but spear was the main symbol
What was Ares's weapon called?
Ares usually wielded a spear, but he also used a sword.
What is the Japanese word for spear?
The most commonly used word for spear in Japanese is yari.
What is Woomera used for?
A woomera is a spear-thrower. It was used by the Indigenous Australians to improve the speed and accuracy when they threw a hunting spear.
Why does ares us a spear?
The Greek god Ares used a spear because he is the god of war and spears are used in war.
What hominid used a spear?
yes
In the book hatchet why couldn't brian spear fish?
He had never used a spear to catch fish with.
What is the single word for barbed spear for shooting whales?
A harpoon was often used to spear whales.
What are the advantages of the spear?
A spear has advantages and disadvantages. First a spear can be used from a distance keeping the enemy as far away as possible. Secondly a spear can be used in quite a few ways launching it, thrusting and pushing forward.
What does the aboriginal word woomera mean?
spearlauncher or spear thrower. ie: the tool used to throw a spear.
