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(-hed′)

noun

the pointed head of a spear
the leading person, part, or group in an endeavor, esp. in a military attack

transitive verb

to take the lead in (an attack, etc.)

See spearhead in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The sharpened head of a spear.
a. The leading forces in a military thrust.
b. The driving force in a given action, endeavor, or movement.

transitive verb spear·head·ed, spear·head·ing, spear·heads

To be the leader of (a movement, for example): “spearheaded the effort to offer classes in settlement houses [and] provide lecturers to women's clubs” (Catherine Clinton).

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