Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun javelin

2 senses of javelin

Sense 1
javelin -- (an athletic competition in which a javelin is thrown as far as possible)
       => field event -- (a competition that takes place on a field rather than on a running track)

Sense 2
javelin -- (a spear thrown as a weapon or in competitive field events)
       => spear, lance, shaft -- (a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon)
       => sports equipment -- (equipment needed to participate in a particular sport)