lance

/lɑ:ns/
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lance

A surgeon carefully uses a lance to make a small incision.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A long, pointed weapon: A spear-like weapon with a sharp metal head on a long shaft, historically used by cavalry or foot soldiers.
    • A surgical instrument: A small, sharp-pointed, double-edged surgical knife used for making small incisions or punctures.
    • A fishing tool: An implement with a long shaft and a barbed point, used for spearing fish.

  2. Verb:

    • To pierce or cut open with a sharp instrument: To make an incision or opening, especially with a surgical lance.
    • To pierce with a lance: To strike or stab with a lance, as in historical combat.
    • To move swiftly and directly: To move forward rapidly and with force, as if cutting through something.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The medieval knight lowered his lance and charged.
    • The surgeon used a sterile lance to drain the abscess.
  • Verb:
    • The doctor will lance the boil to relieve the pressure.
    • The cavalry lanced through the enemy lines.
    • Sunlight lanced through the dark clouds.
Advanced Usage
  • "To lance a question": To pose a question directly and sharply.
    • The journalist lanced a difficult question at the politician.
  • "To lance the corporate boil": A metaphorical use meaning to decisively address a festering problem within an organization.
    • The new CEO was hired to lance the corporate boil of inefficiency.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lancer (n): A soldier, especially a cavalry soldier, armed with a lance.
  • Lancet (n): A small, broad, two-edged surgical knife with a sharp point; a more specific term for a medical lance.
  • Lance corporal (n): A military rank. (Note: This is a compound term where 'lance' is used in a specific, historical titular sense).
Synonyms
  • Noun (weapon): Spear, pike, javelin.
  • Verb (pierce): Puncture, stab, prick, incise.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions

(The word 'lance' itself does not commonly form standard phrasal verbs. Its verbal uses are typically transitive and direct.) - Lance into: To enter or attack something swiftly and directly (a less common construction). - The fighter jets lanced into the contested airspace.

Related Idioms
  • "To break a lance with someone": To engage in a dispute or argument with someone; to champion a cause against an opponent.
    • He was always ready to break a lance with anyone who challenged his theories.
lance

A surgeon carefully uses a lance to make a small incision.

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

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