lance Synonyms
Another word for lance
• verb (Context 1)
To dart, thrust, or shoot forward quickly and sharply.
"A sudden jolt of pain lanced through his shoulder when he lifted the heavy crate."
• noun (Context 2)
A long, spear-like weapon with a wooden shaft and a pointed metal head, historically used by cavalry.
"The museum displayed an authentic medieval spear used in jousting tournaments."
• verb (Context 3)
To pierce or cut open with a sharp medical instrument, typically to drain fluid or relieve pressure.
"The doctor decided to incise the severe blister to allow it to heal properly."
• noun (Context 4)
A sharp surgical instrument used to make minor incisions; a lancet.
"The physician prepared the lancet before making a small incision in the skin."
• verb (Context 5)
To pierce with or as if with a long, pointed weapon.
"The fisherman managed to spear the large salmon in the shallow river water."
• noun (Context 6)
A rigid metal tube used to deliver a jet of oxygen or other gas into a furnace, or to melt and cut through metal.
"The industrial worker used a thermal blowpipe to cut through the thick steel beams of the bridge."
Opposites of lance
The opposite of lance shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: