spearcaster

Meaning

1. noun A sling-like device used to impart greater impetus to a thrown spear.
2. noun A soldier or guard armed with a spear used as a ranged weapon.
3. noun A track-and-field athlete who throws a spear or spears; a javelinist, a javelin thrower.

Similar words

spear spearthrower sling stone spearlet shaft spearshaft atlatl spetum butt spike pike