noun
short spear; javelin
A hand-held spear shorter than a full-length polearm, used for throwing or close combat. Often associated with historical or fantasy contexts.
戦国時代の足軽は手槍を携えていた。
Foot soldiers in the Warring States period carried short spears.
彼は手槍を的に向かって投げた。
He threw a javelin at the target.