Synonyms for lance

Synonyms for (noun) lance

Synonyms: lance, lancet

Definition: a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions

Similar words: surgical knife

Definition: a very sharp knife used in surgery


Synonyms: spear, shaft, lance

Definition: a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

Similar words: arm, weapon, weapon system

Definition: any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

Usage: he was licensed to carry a weapon


Synonyms: lance, spear, gig, fishgig, fizgig

Definition: an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish

Similar words: implement

Definition: instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end


Synonyms for (verb) lance

Synonyms: lance

Definition: open by piercing with a lancet

Usage: lance a boil

Similar words: open, open up

Definition: cause to open or to become open

Usage: Mary opened the car door


Synonyms: lance

Definition: pierce with a lance, as in a knights' fight

Similar words: thrust, pierce

Definition: penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument


Synonyms: lance

Definition: move quickly, as if by cutting one's way

Usage: Planes lanced towards the shore

Similar words: go, locomote, travel, move

Definition: change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

Usage: How fast does your new car go?; We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus; The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect; The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell; news travelled fast


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