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.

Synonyms

• Lancet

Hypernyms

• Surgical Knife

Related Words

• Lance (verb)

Meaning ²

A long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Spear
• Shaft

Hypernyms

• Weapon
• Weapon System

Hyponyms

• Javelin
• Trident
• Assegai

Related Words

• Lance (verb)

Meaning ³

An implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Spear
• Gig
• Fishgig
• Fizgig

Hypernyms

• Implement

Hyponyms

• Harpoon
• Leister