Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
assegai
noun
/ˈæs.ə.ɡaɪ/
Definition
A slender, barbed spear used by various African peoples, especially the Zulu, for hunting and warfare.
Examples
- The warrior skillfully threw his assegai at the approaching game.
- In historical battles, the assegai was a preferred weapon due to its effectiveness.
- The craftsman demonstrated how to make an assegai from local materials.
Meaning
The assegai is a traditional weapon that is characterized by its spear-like shape and sharp tip, often associated with African cultures.
Synonyms
- spear
- dart
- javelin
