Lance Meaning

There are 6 meaning(s) for word Lance

Meaning 1 : a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions

    Synonyms : lancet
Meaning 2 : an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish

    Synonyms : fishgig,  fizgig,  gig,  spear
Meaning 3 : a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

    Synonyms : shaft,  spear
Meaning 4 : move quickly, as if by cutting one's way

    Example : Planes lanced towards the shore

Meaning 5 : open by piercing with a lancet

    Example : lance a boil

Meaning 6 : pierce with a lance, as in a knights' fight

How to Pronounce Lance

  • læns