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lance

UK
/lɑːns/
US
/læns/

Translations

lancenoun
lances
pl
UK
/lɑːns/
US
/læns/
The knight carried a lance into the tournament.
Рыцарь нес копье на турнир.
The fisherman used a lance to catch the large fish.
Рыбак использовал гарпун, чтобы поймать большую рыбу.
Additional translations
дротик
пика
Synonyms
javelin
shaft
staff
pole
spear
lanceverb
lanced
Past Simple
lanced
Past Participle
lancing
Gerund
UK
/lɑːns/
US
/læns/
The doctor will lance the boil to relieve the pressure.
Доктор проколет нарыв, чтобы снять давление.
The knight lanced his opponent during the tournament.
Рыцарь пронзил своего противника во время турнира.
Synonyms
pierce
cut
impale
spear
stab
lanceadjective
UK
/lɑːns/
US
/læns/
Used attributively to denote a temporary or acting military rank, as in 'lance corporal'.

Definitions

lancenoun
A long weapon with a wooden shaft and a pointed steel head, formerly used by a horseman in charging.
The knight lowered his lance as he prepared to charge at his opponent.
A spear used for hunting large fish or whales.
The fisherman used a lance to catch the massive marlin.
A metal pipe supplying a jet of oxygen to a furnace or to a hot flame for cutting.
The welder adjusted the lance to ensure a precise cut through the metal.
A cavalry soldier armed with a lance; a lancer (historical).
The lances formed up on the right flank, their pennants fluttering in the wind.
lanceverb
To cut open (an abscess, boil, or wound) with a sharp instrument so as to release fluid.
The doctor decided to lance the boil to drain the infection.
To make a sudden forward thrust or charge, especially with a weapon.
With a shout, the cavalryman lanced forward into the fray.
lanceadjective
Holding a temporary or acting rank, especially below corporal or sergeant in the military hierarchy.
He was promoted to lance corporal after only six months of service.
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