Sekirov Dictionary

spearhead

UK /ˈspɪə.hɛd/US /ˈspɪɹ.hɛd/

noun 4
verb 1
forms 3

noun4

The pointed head, or end, of a spear.
•
Something or somebody leading or initiating an activity (such as an attack or 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—[...]. — 1964
The leading military unit in an attack.
•
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. — 2011

verb1

•
To drive or campaign ardently for (an effort, project, etc.); to direct.
- He spearheaded the entire project from day one.

forms

spearheaded · spearheading · spearheads

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