How to pronounce“spearhead”in English
preaching the teachings of Mao. The Red Guards travel all over the country, smashing the old culture, destroying much of the cultural heritage. They
spearhead the interrogation, humiliation, and beatings of teachers, intellectuals, and traditional enemies of the state.
16 million young people are sent to the countryside for re-education and
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Definitions of “spearhead”
The pointed head, or end, of a spear.
“Orion hit a rabbit once; but though sore wounded it got to the bury, and, struggling in, the arrow caught the side of the hole and was drawn out.[…]. Ikey the blacksmith had forged us a spearhead after a sketch from a picture of a Greek warrior; and a rake-handle served as a shaft.”
Something or somebody leading or initiating an activity (such as an attack or campaign).
“Spearheads of the NER bargain fares attack this year have been the introduction of weekend fares at a 7s 6d in the £ discount on ordinary rates between principal stations throughout the Region—[...].”
To drive or campaign ardently for (an effort, project, etc.); to direct.
“He spearheaded the entire project from day one.”