noun🔗ShareA slim hardwood spear or javelin with an iron tip, especially those used by Bantu peoples of Southern Africa."The Zulu warrior held his assegai high, ready for the hunt. "weaponmilitaryhistorycultureitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe tree species Curtisia dentata, the wood of which is traditionally used to make assegais."The carpenter explained that the assegai tree is valued because its wood is perfect for making strong, traditional spears. "plantmaterialnaturetraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo spear with an assegai."The hunter aimed carefully and assegai'd the boar. "weaponmilitaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading