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lancet

/ˈlæn.sɪt/

Translations

lancetnoun

lancets

/ˈlæn.sɪt/

The doctor used a lancet to make a small incision.

Доктор использовал ланцет, чтобы сделать небольшой разрез.

Additional translations

Synonyms

surgical instrument

surgical knife

lancetadjective

/ˈlɑːn.sɪt/

/ˈlæn.sɪt/

Used attributively to describe something narrow and pointed, especially architectural elements (e.g., lancet arch).

Synonyms

lancetnoun

A small, sharp, pointed surgical instrument used for making incisions.

The doctor used a lancet to make a small incision for the blood test.

A narrow, pointed window, often with a pointed arch, typically found in Gothic architecture.

The cathedral was adorned with beautiful lancet windows that allowed light to stream in.

lancetadjective

Narrow and pointed in shape, especially describing an arch or window in Gothic architecture.

The church features lancet arches over each doorway.