jaculate

[ˈdʒækjʊleɪt]

jaculate Definition

to throw or cast, especially a dart.

Using jaculate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jaculate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The hunter jaculated his spear at the deer.

  • Example

    He jaculated the ball towards the goal post.

  • Example

    She jaculated her pen across the paper.

jaculate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for jaculate

Phrases with jaculate

  • jaculate semen

    to ejaculate semen

    Example

    The male bird jaculates semen to fertilize the female's eggs.

  • to inject venom through a stinger or fang

    Example

    The scorpion jaculated venom into the prey.

  • to throw a quick glance

    Example

    She jaculated a glance at him before turning away.

Origins of jaculate

from Latin 'jaculatus', past participle of 'jaculare', meaning 'to throw a javelin'

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Summary: jaculate in Brief

'Jaculate' [ˈdʒækjʊleɪt] means to throw or cast something, especially a dart. It is often used in a formal context and can be used to describe throwing actions such as throwing a spear or casting a fishing line. 'Jaculate' can also be used in phrases such as 'jaculate semen' or 'jaculate venom,' which refer to the act of injecting semen or venom. An example sentence is 'He jaculated the ball towards the goal post.'