Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

jerrid

Noun
/ˈdʒɛrɪd/
Definition
A traditional Turkish game played with long, pointed sticks.
Examples
  • The village held a jerrid competition every summer.
  • He practiced his aim for the jerrid match.
  • In the jerrid game, strategy is just as important as skill.
Meaning
In this game, players throw wooden javelins at a target or at each other in a competitive format.
Synonyms
  • Javelin
  • Throwing stick
  • Speer