1. (n.) The point of a spear, or an arrowhead.

2. (n.) A pointed or wedge-shaped instrument of metal, as a steel wedge used in mining, etc.

3. (n.) A sharp-pointed rod; a goad.

4. (n.) A spike on a gauntlet; a gadling.

5. (n.) A wedge-shaped billet of iron or steel.

6. (n.) A rod or stick, as a fishing rod, a measuring rod, or a rod used to drive cattle with.

7. (n.) To walk about; to rove or go about, without purpose; hence, to run wild; to be uncontrolled.

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