spear; lance
The ordinary meaning: a long thrusting weapon with a pointed blade or head. Lance is possible in historical or mounted-warrior contexts.
The soldier guarded the gate holding a long spear.
Used for the throwing implement in athletics, especially in the context of やり投げ or 槍投げ.
The javelin thrower threw the javelin powerfully.
Archaic noun use meaning jeering or derision; modern Japanese would normally use words such as やじ or 嘲り instead.
In old writing, 槍 can refer to voices jeering at someone.
The samurai thrust his spear at the enemy.
The athlete threw the javelin with all his strength.
The soldiers stood ready with their spears leveled.