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lance
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- pronunciation:
- laens
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a weapon with a long pole and pointed metal head.
The soldier held his lance out straight as he rode away on his horse. |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
lances, lancing, lanced |
| definition: |
to cut open with a sharp tool.
The doctor lanced the infection on my foot.- similar words:
- cut, open, puncture
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