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Lance
01
a long, pointed weapon designed for thrusting, often used by cavalry
Examples
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
Examples
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
Examples
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
Examples
The doctor lanced the abscess to release the pus.
Nurses prepared to lance the cyst under sterile conditions.
02
to thrust or strike with a long-pointed weapon
Examples
The knight skillfully lanced his opponent during the jousting competition.
In the historical reenactment, the cavalry demonstrated how to effectively lance opponents in a simulated battle.
03
to move swiftly or forcefully, as if cutting through space or obstacles
Examples
The boat lanced through the waves at high speed.
He lanced across the field to intercept the ball.
