lances

The word “lances” has 2 syllables: lan-ces

It's pronounced as /ˈlænsɪz/

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In the thesaurus, “lances” has 46 synonyms.

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

Synonyms for lances

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.
9. A platter or dish for serving food in Ancient Rome.
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.

The knight brandished his lances as he prepared for the jousting tournament.
In ancient times, warriors wielded lances as their primary weapon on the battlefield.
The cavalry unit practiced their precision and coordination in handling their lances.
As the procession passed, the crowd cheered the riders holding their lances high.
During the renaissance fair, participants showcased their skills in jousting with blunted lances for entertainment.

On this page you'll find 46 synonyms or another words to lances, such as: bayonets, cuts, darts, dirks, gaffs, gimlets, gores.

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