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lance

UK/lɑːns/ US/læns/ common informal
noun (3) verb (3)

noun

1.

a long pointed rod used as a weapon

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2.

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

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3.

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

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verb

1.

move quickly, as if by cutting one''s way

  • “Planes lanced towards the shore”
2.

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

3.

open by piercing with a lancet

  • “lance a boil”

Origin

The surname is derived from a medieval given name Lanzo, short form of names beginning with the Germanic element *land; see land. Doublet of Lanzo.

Phrases

  • break a lance
  • break one's lance
  • fire lance
  • hand lance
  • lance bombardier
  • lance bucket
  • lance corporal
  • lance fish

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