Spearhead
English Meaning
The pointed head, or end, of a spear.
- The sharpened head of a spear.
- The leading forces in a military thrust.
- The driving force in a given action, endeavor, or movement.
- To be the leader of (a movement, for example): "spearheaded the effort to offer classes in settlement houses [and] provide lecturers to women's clubs” ( Catherine Clinton).