praepilo

praepĭlo, no perf., ātum, 1, v. a. [praepilum],

• to point in front or at the end like a pilum (post-class.): praepilatis missilibus principiis pugnae tentatis, Amm.24, 6, 10 —
• II To throw forwards, hurl before (post-class.): praepilabantur missilia, Amm.16, 12, 36.