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lances
noun(lance)
a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions
Synonyms: lancet,
lances
noun(lance)
an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
Synonyms: fishgig, fizgig, gig, spear,
lances
noun(lance)
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
Synonyms: shaft, spear,
lances
verb(lance)
move quickly, as if by cutting one's way
Examples:
Planes lanced towards the shore.
lances
verb(lance)
open by piercing with a lancet
Examples:
Lance a boil.
lances
verb(lance)
pierce with a lance, as in a knights' fight

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