Lance: meaning, definitions and examples
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lance
[ læns ]
medieval weapon
A lance is a long weapon with a pointed metal head, used by knights on horseback for jousting and in battle.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The knight lowered his lance and charged towards his opponent.
- She grasped the lance tightly as she prepared for the joust.
medical tool
In modern usage, a lance is a sharp instrument used by medical professionals to make small incisions or puncture wounds.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The doctor used a sterile lance to drain the abscess.
- She carefully sterilized the lance before making the incision.
Translations
Translations of the word "lance" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lança
🇮🇳 भाला
🇩🇪 Lanze
🇮🇩 tombak
🇺🇦 спис
🇵🇱 włócznia
🇯🇵 槍 (やり)
🇫🇷 lance
🇪🇸 lanza
🇹🇷 mızrak
🇰🇷 창
🇸🇦 رمح
🇨🇿 kopí
🇸🇰 kopija
🇨🇳 长矛 (cháng máo)
🇸🇮 sulica
🇮🇸 spjót
🇰🇿 найза
🇬🇪 შუბი
🇦🇿 nizə
🇲🇽 lanza
Word origin
The word 'lance' has its origins in Old French 'lance' and Latin 'lancea', which referred to a throwing weapon. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to include a long weapon used by knights. The medical usage of 'lance' comes from the idea of piercing or cutting with a pointed instrument. The word has retained its connection to sharp objects and cutting throughout its history.
See also: lancer.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #12,263, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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- 12265 blonde
- 12266 stitch
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