spearhead

  1. Noun.  The pointed head, or end, of a spear.
  2. Noun.  One who leads or initiates an activity (such as an attack or a campaign).
  3. Noun.  The leading military unit in an attack.
  4. Noun.  (sport) A player who initiates attacking moves.
  5. Verb.  (transitive) To drive or campaign ardently for, ''as'' an effort, project, etc.

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