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lance

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of lance

a weapon with a long straight handle and sharp head or blade

the lance struck squarely on the knightʼs shield, knocking him from his horse

Synonyms of lance

javelin, pike, pikestaff, shaft, spear

Words Related to lance

gaff, halberd (also halbert), harpoon, leister, trident

lance

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of lance

to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object

doctors used to lance infected sores, so that they could drain clean

Synonyms of lance

gore, harpoon, impale, jab, peck, pick, pierce, pink, puncture, run through, skewer, spear, spike, spit, stab, stick, transfix, transpierce

Words Related to lance

perforate, riddle

bayonet, dirk, gimlet, pike, poniard, prong, quill

pinprick, poke, prick, punch, thrust

cut, knife, slice

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