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Lance
01
a long, pointed weapon designed for thrusting, often used by cavalry
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
lances
Examples
Knights charged the enemy line with lance in hand.
02
a pole-like tool with a barbed tip, used for spearing or catching fish
Examples
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
Examples
The doctor used a lance to drain the abscess.
to lance
01
to pierce or open tissue with a small, pointed surgical instrument
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
lance
3rd person singular
lances
Present participle
lancing
Past simple
lanced
Past participle
lanced
Examples
The doctor lanced the abscess to release the pus.
02
to thrust or strike with a long-pointed weapon
Examples
The knight skillfully lanced his opponent during the jousting competition.
03
to move swiftly or forcefully, as if cutting through space or obstacles
Examples
The boat lanced through the waves at high speed.
