spearhead

Meanings

Noun

• The pointed head, or end, of a spear.
• One who leads or initiates an activity (such as an attack or a campaign).
• The leading military unit in an attack.
• A player who initiates attacking moves.

Verb

• To drive or campaign ardently for, as an effort, project, etc.

Origin

• From Middle English spere-hed; equivalent to spear + head.