Pronunciation: /læns/
noun a long weapon with a pointed blade used for thrusting or throwing
A1 The knight held his lance tightly as he rode into battle.
A2 She watched the jousting tournament with excitement, as the knights charged at each other with their lances.
B1 The medieval fair featured a display of armor, shields, and lances used in battle.
B2 The skilled jouster aimed his lance perfectly, knocking his opponent off their horse.
C1 The museum had a collection of historical lances from various time periods.
C2 The expert jouster demonstrated his precision and control as he wielded the lance with ease.
verb to pierce or stab with a lance
A1 He lances the balloon with a needle.
A2 She lanced the boil on her arm.
B1 The knight lanced his opponent in the jousting tournament.
B2 The doctor lanced the abscess to drain the pus.
C1 The skilled marksman lanced the target with precision.
C2 The expert swordsman lanced through his enemy's defenses effortlessly.
formal The knight rode into battle with his trusty lance in hand.
informal He picked up a lance and charged at the enemy.
slang I saw him lancing his way through the crowd to get to the front.
figurative Her words were like a lance, piercing through his heart.
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