1. A long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
   "Knights jousted with lances";
   - spear, shaft
    
2. An implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
   "The fisherman skilfully used his lance to catch the large tuna";
   - spear, gig, fizgig, fishgig [archaic]
    
3. A surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions
   "The surgeon selected a lance for the initial incision";
   - lancet

1. Pierce with a lance, as in a knights' fight
   "The knight lanced his opponent during the joust"
    
2. Open by piercing with a lancet
   "lance a boil"
    
3. Move quickly, as if by cutting one's way
   "Planes lanced towards the shore"

Derived forms: lancing, lances, lanced

Type of: arm, go, implement, locomote, move, open, open up, pierce, surgical knife, thrust, travel, weapon, weapon system

Part of: fishing gear, fishing rig, fishing tackle, rig, tackle

Encyclopedia: Lance, Mark