noun a long weapon with a pointed blade used for thrusting or throwing
verb to pierce or stab with a lance
In military contexts, a lance can refer to a long spear-like weapon used by cavalry units.
In literature, the term 'lance' is often used metaphorically to represent bravery, honor, or combat prowess.
In medicine, a lance is a sharp surgical instrument used for making incisions or punctures, often to drain fluids from a wound or abscess.
In heraldry, a lance may be depicted as a symbol of knighthood or chivalry.
In the context of jousting, a lance is a long, sturdy weapon used by knights on horseback to unhorse their opponents.
A lance may be used by a doctor during a surgical procedure to make small incisions or punctures.
In medieval times, a lance was used by jousters during tournaments as a weapon for jousting.
A veterinarian may use a lance to lance an abscess or perform a similar procedure on an animal.