Synonyms of lance

lance 1 of 2

noun

as in spear

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

the lance struck squarely on the knight's shield, knocking him from his horse

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spear
• javelin
• pike
• shaft
• dart
• trident
• pikestaff
• spike
• harpoon
• halberd
• halbert
• gaff
• leister

lance

2 of 2

verb

as in to stab

to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stab
• puncture
• pierce
• jab
• pick
• spear
• stick
• peck
• spit
• pink
• impale
• spike
• skewer
• run through
• gore
• harpoon
• transfix
• poke
• punch
• slice
• transpierce
• pike
• perforate
• knife
• spindle
• thrust
• prick
• riddle
• bayonet
• poniard
• cut
• quill
• dirk
• prong
• pinprick
• gimlet