Lance (Noun)
Meaning 1
A surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The knight wielded a lance adorned with his family crest as he charged into battle.
- The knight's lance was made of sturdy ash wood and had a sharp steel point.
- To open up a boil or abscess, a healthcare professional may use a lance to puncture the skin.
- The knights on horseback used their lances to spear the rings that were being held by the squires.
- The jouster gripped the lance firmly and charged at his opponent with a loud yell.