noun
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
Synonyms
noun
an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
Synonyms
noun
a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade
Synonyms
Examples
- used for punctures and small incisions
verb
move quickly, as if by cutting one's way
Examples
- Planes lanced towards the shore
verb
pierce with a lance, as in a knights' fight
verb
open by piercing with a lancet
Examples
- lance a boil