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Lance
01
a long, pointed weapon designed for thrusting, often used by cavalry
Ejemplos
Knights charged the enemy line with lance in hand.
The tournament featured combatants wielding lances.
02
a pole-like tool with a barbed tip, used for spearing or catching fish
Ejemplos
Fishermen employed a lance to catch eels in the river.
The traditional method used a lance to spear fish from the boat.
03
a small, pointed surgical instrument with a double-edged blade, used for punctures or minor incisions
Ejemplos
The doctor used a lance to drain the abscess.
Surgeons sterilized the lance before performing the procedure.
to lance
01
to pierce or open tissue with a small, pointed surgical instrument
Ejemplos
The doctor lanced the abscess to release the pus.
Nurses prepared to lance the cyst under sterile conditions.
02
lancear
to thrust or strike with a long-pointed weapon
Ejemplos
The knight skillfully lanced his opponent during the jousting competition.
El caballero lanceó hábilmente a su oponente durante la competencia de justas.
In the historical reenactment, the cavalry demonstrated how to effectively lance opponents in a simulated battle.
En la recreación histórica, la caballería demostró cómo lancear efectivamente a los oponentes en una batalla simulada.
03
to move swiftly or forcefully, as if cutting through space or obstacles
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The boat lanced through the waves at high speed.
He lanced across the field to intercept the ball.
