Definition of "spearman" []

• A man, especially a soldier, armed with a spear. (noun)

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• "Cannot compute exact p-values with ties in: cor.test.defaultYear, Hc, method = "spearman""
• "An over-arm spearman has to wait for his moment and then commit himself."
• "Worse still, the spearman thrusting over-arm will of necessity expose himself as he does this, leaning forwards out of formation, and turning his shield to the left to give himself room for the thrust."