A javelin is a type of throwing weapon that has been used since ancient times. It is typically a light SPEAR-like object, usually made of wood or metal, and is thrown with the intent of hitting a target. The term 'javelin' is derived from the French word for SPEAR, 'javelot'. The crossword solutions for the term 'javelin' include 'ASSAGAI' (7 letters), 'LANCE' (5 letters), 'SPEAR' (5 letters), 'ASSEGAI' (7 letters), 'pilum' (5 letters), and 'ARROW' (5 letters). ASSAGAI and ASSEGAI are both African spears, LANCE is a medieval weapon, SPEAR is a general term for a long pointed weapon, pilum is a Roman javelin, and ARROW is a projectile weapon.