Synonyms & related words for javelin

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of javelin. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to javelin

Explore words related to javelin — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include pheon, thrower, spear, pentathlon, discobolus, discus, atlatl, dart. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does javelin come from?

The word javelin breaks down into one root of French origin: the root javelin, from French javeline (“light spear”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.