lance is the dictionary form of lancing Definition of lance
lance has definitions from the fields of medicine,surgery,arms
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[ noun ] (arms) a long pointed rod used as a weapon

Synonyms

spear shaft

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[ noun ] Man's first name, popularity rank in the U.S. is 245
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[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 2622
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[ verb ] pierce with a lance, as in a knights' fight
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[ verb ] open by piercing with a lancet, as of a boil
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[ verb ] move quickly, as if by cutting one's way

Examples

: "Planes lanced towards the shore"

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

Synonyms

gig fizgig fishgig spear

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[ noun ] (medicine,surgery) a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions

Synonyms

lancet

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