|
|
lance
|
|
- pronunciation:
- laens
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a spearlike weapon with a long shaft and pointed metal head, used by mounted troops.
- similar words:
- halberd, javelin, pike, shaft, spear
|
| definition 2: |
a similar weapon, as for spearing fish.
- synonyms:
- spear
- similar words:
- harpoon, javelin, pike, shaft
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
lances, lancing, lanced |
| definition: |
to cut into or cut open with a lancet or similar instrument.
The doctor lanced the boil on my neck.- synonyms:
- slice
- similar words:
- cut, incise, open, perforate, pierce, puncture, slit
|
| related words: |
knife, stab |
|
|
|
|