lance

The word “lance” has 1 syllable: lance.

It's pronounced as /læns/.


What is synonym and antonym for lance?

In the thesaurus, “lance” has 8 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for lance along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for lance

Meanings of lance

  • noun
    1. A weapon of war, consisting of a long shaft or handle and a steel blade or head; a spear carried by horsemen.
    2. A wooden spear, sometimes hollow, used in jousting or tilting, designed to shatter on impact with the opposing knight’s armour.
    3. A spear or harpoon used by whalers and fishermen.
    4. A soldier armed with a lance; a lancer.
    5. An instrument which conveys the charge of a piece of ordnance and forces it home.
    6. (founding) A small iron rod which suspends the core of the mold in casting a shell.
    7. One of the small paper cases filled with combustible composition, which mark the outlines of a figure.
    8. A lancet.
  • verb
    1. To pierce with a lance, or with any similar weapon.
    2. To open with a lancet; to pierce.
    3. To throw in the manner of a lance; to lanch.

Example Sentences

  • He used a lance to joust at the medieval festival.
  • The doctor used a lance to drain the abscess.
  • In ancient times, warriors wielded lances in battle.
  • The knight's lance shattered upon impact with his opponent's shield.
  • The cavalryman held his lance steady as he charged into battle.

On this page you'll find 8 synonyms or another words to lance, such as: jab, javelin, pick, pierce, puncture, spear, stab.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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