Lance
01
a long, pointed weapon designed for thrusting, often used by cavalry
例
Knights charged the enemy line with lance in hand.
02
a pole-like tool with a barbed tip, used for spearing or catching fish
例
Fishermen employed a lance to catch eels in the river.
03
a small, pointed surgical instrument with a double-edged blade, used for punctures or minor incisions
例
The doctor used a lance to drain the abscess.
to lance
01
to pierce or open tissue with a small, pointed surgical instrument
例
The doctor lanced the abscess to release the pus.
02
槍で突く, 突き刺す
to thrust or strike with a long-pointed weapon
例
The knight skillfully lanced his opponent during the jousting competition.
騎士は馬上槍試合の競技中に巧みに相手を槍で突いた。
03
to move swiftly or forcefully, as if cutting through space or obstacles
例
The boat lanced through the waves at high speed.
