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Definition of lancehead
lancehead
/ˈlænsˌhɛd/
lance · head
Plural:lanceheads
lancehead Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any of various highly venomous pit vipers of the genus Bothrops, native to Central and South America, characterized by a distinctively broad, triangular head.
Example
"The golden lancehead is a critically endangered species of pit viper found only on a small island off the coast of Brazil."
2
The pointed metal tip or striking end of a lance.
Example
"The archaeologists unearthed a rusted iron lancehead dating back to the early medieval period."
Synonyms
View all synonyms for lanceheadWord Origin & Etymology
A compound of 'lance' and 'head', named for the distinctive triangular, spear-like shape of the snake's head.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lancehead. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lancehead