lance

/lˈɑːns/

/ˈɫæns/

Lance

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

synonyms : shaft

an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish

synonyms : fishgig

a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions

synonyms : lancet

to lance

MAIN VERB

open by piercing with a lancet

pierce with a lance, as in a knights' fight

a toy English spaniel with a black-and-tan coat; named after Charles II who popularized it

move quickly, as if by cutting one's way

Examples

1. Lance, however, put up an impressive showing, huh, weird.

2. Lance underwent an orchiectomy, brain surgery, and 12 weeks of chemotherapy.

3. Lance, come here.

4. Lance is facing that way.