Boarspear

/ˈbɔːrspɪr/ noun

A large, heavy spear specifically designed for hunting wild boars, with a broad blade and sometimes a crossbar to prevent the boar from pushing up the shaft.

Boar + spear. A specialized hunting weapon from medieval times, named for its intended target and distinctive design features that made it effective against powerful wild boars.

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