Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lance
noun, verb
/læns/
Definition
A lance is a long weapon with a pointed tip, traditionally used by knights and cavalry for charging at enemies.
Examples
- In the medieval tournament, the knight charged forward, brandishing his lance.
- The doctor decided to lance the abscess to relieve the pain.
- She used a lance to fish the large catch from the water.
Meaning
To lance means to pierce or cut open with a sharp instrument, often to release pressure or to drain a wound.
Synonyms
- spike
- javelin
- skewer
- stab
- pierce
