21 adjectives to describe javelin

97 The pointed javelin more successful flew, Which at his back the raging warrior threw; Amid the plaited scales it took its course, 100 And in the spinal marrow spent its force.

Of the three, Oengus excelled in all gallant deeds so that he came to be styled Oengus of the poisonous javelin.

Besides this accomplishment, her skill in Indian cookery was very great; and she could also use a bow and arrows, or cast a light javelin, or swim across a rapid river, with a grace and activity that delighted her proud father.

XLIII.On the seventh day of the attack, a very high wind having sprung up, they began to discharge by their slings hot balls made of burnt or hardened clay, and heated javelins, upon the huts, which, after the Gallic custom, were thatched with straw.

Shall see his bloody spoils in triumph borne, With this keen javelin shall his breast be gored, And prostrate heroes bleed around their lord.

His mother sternly viewed him where he stood, And kindled into madness as she viewed: Her leafy javelin at her son she cast, And cries, 'The boar that lays our country waste!

Now Achilles of the yellow hair, while he dwelt in the house of Philyra, being yet a child made mighty deeds his play; and brandishing many a time his little javelin in his hands, swift as the wind he dealt death to wild lions in the fight, and boars he slew also and dragged their heaving bodies to the Centaur, son of Kronos, a six years' child when he began, and thenceforward continually.

And even when the sun is set, he who a foe discerns, With no less vigor to his targe the loaded javelin turns, The onset joined, each lance discharged, the judge's voice is heard; He bids the heralds sound a truce, and the wide lists are cleared.

And then the son of Pandu, with a mighty javelin of sharp edge cut of Bhishma's umbrella which instantly fell on the ground.

The battle rose, and numerous javelins whizzed Along the air, and helm and mail were bruised; Spear fractured spear, and then with shining swords The strife went on, till, trenched with many a wound, They, too, snapped short.

Every legionary was armed alike with the heavy piluman iron-headed javelin 6 feet 9 inches long, the light pilum, a sword, and a coat of armour.

The old Romans knew how formidable, even in contest with a gladiator equipped with sword, helmet, and shield, was the almost naked retiarius with his net in one hand and his three-pronged javelin in the other.

They fought with wooden swords, sticks with hardened points and sharp javelins, but not with arrows; for the river population of the west side of the gulf do not use arrows in fighting.

The steely javelins sparkled in the sun, Helmet and shield, and joyous seemed the sight.

This thirsty javelin seeks thy coward breast; Thou and thy thousands doomed to endless rest.

" The big drops lengthened themselves, as they came down, into tiny javelins and struck upon the rocks with a splash.

They likewise use pointed sticks hardened in the fire, bone-tipped javelins, and other projectiles.

On foot their faithful slaves With javelins armed attend; each watchful eye Fixed on his youthful care, for him alone He fears, and to redeem his life, unmoved Would lose his own.

with his long lantern, two pistols, dirk, and wooden javelin.

The harpoon is a barbed javelin, fastened to a staff to give it momentum.

Proud Gordon, maddened by the thoughts 25 That through his brain are travelling, Rushed forth, and at the heart of Bruce He launched a deadly javelin!

21 adjectives to describe  javelin