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Javelin vs Piling - What's the difference?

javelin | piling |

As nouns the difference between javelin and piling

is that javelin is a light spear thrown with the hand and used as a weapon while piling is a structural support comprised of a length of wood, steel, or other construction material.

As verbs the difference between javelin and piling

is that javelin is to pierce with a javelin while piling is .

javelin

English

(wikipedia javelin)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A light spear thrown with the hand and used as a weapon.
  • * Addison
    • Flies the javelin swifter to its mark, / Launched by the vigour of a Roman arm?
  • A metal-tipped spear thrown for distance in an athletic field event.

    • Derived terms

    * javelineer * javelinier

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To pierce with a javelin.
    • (Tennyson)

    See also

    * discus * hammer

    piling

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A structural support comprised of a length of wood, steel, or other construction material.
  • The act of heaping up.
  • (ironworking) The process of building up, heating, and working fagots or piles, to form bars, etc.

    • Verb

    (head)
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