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หัวหอก huaaR haawkL |
pronunciation guide | |
Phonemic Thai | หัว-หอก |
IPA | hǔːa hɔ̀ːk |
Royal Thai General System | hua hok |
1.  [noun] | |||
definition | spearhead; tip of a spear | ||
components | หัว | huaaR | head; brain; bulb; tuber |
หอก | haawkL | lance; spike; spear | |
related word | ด้ามหอก | daamF haawkL | spearshaft; the handle of a spear |
2.  [noun] | |||
definition | advance guard; first attacking unit; spearhead | ||
components | หัว | huaaR | head; brain; bulb; tuber |
หอก | haawkL | lance; spike; spear | |
related word | หนังหน้าไฟ | nangR naaF faiM | one who suffers before others; first line of defense, one who bears the brunt of an attack |