A.bottom, ἔγχεος οὐ. butt-end of the spear, opp. αἰχμή, Il.13.443, A.R.3.1253, AP6.111 (Antip.), Hld.9.15; of an arrow-head, the part fixed in the shaft, tang, Paul.Aeg.6.88 (v. l.); apptly. stem of a candlestick in Call.Fr.anon.50.
2. part of an oar, Poll.1.90 (v.l. οὐρακός).