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1. lance - noun

· a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

Synonym(s): spear, shaft

Hypernym(s): weapon, arm, weapon_system




2. lance - noun

· an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish

Synonym(s): spear, gig, fizgig, fishgig

Hypernym(s): implement




3. lance - noun

· a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions

Synonym(s): lancet

Hypernym(s): surgical_knife




4. lance - verb

· move quickly, as if by cutting one's way; "Planes lanced towards the shore"

Hypernym(s): travel, go, move, locomote




5. lance - verb

· pierce with a lance, as in a knights' fight

Hypernym(s): pierce, thrust




6. lance - verb

· open by piercing with a lancet; "lance a boil"

Hypernym(s): open, open_up





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