Other Definitions lance (enc)
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Lance| Noun | 1. | lance - a long pointed rod used as a weaponassagai, assegai - the slender spear of the Bantu-speaking people of Africa barb - a subsidiary point facing opposite from the main point that makes an arrowhead or spear hard to remove javelin - a spear thrown as a weapon or in competitive field events trident - a spear with three prongs weapon, weapon system, arm - any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting; "he was licensed to carry a weapon" | | | 2. | lance - an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fishharpoon - a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it implement - instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end leister - a spear with three or more prongs; used for spearing fish (especially salmon) | | | 3. | lance - a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions | | | Verb | 1. | lance - move quickly, as if by cutting one's way; "Planes lanced towards the shore"go, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed; "How fast does your new car go?"; "We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus"; "The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect"; "The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell" | | | 2. | lance - pierce with a lance, as in a knights' fightpierce, thrust - penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument | | | 3. | lance - open by piercing with a lancet; "lance a boil"open, open up - cause to open or to become open; "Mary opened the car door" | |
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