LANCE Synonyms
There are 18 hypernyms of the word lance. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for LANCE
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spear | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon • an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish verb • pierce with a spear • thrust up like a spear | ||||||||
shaft | nounn | |||||||
noun • a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer • an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect • a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow) • a column of light (as from a beacon) • the main (mid) section of a long bone • obscene terms for penis • a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon • a vertical passageway through a building (as for an elevator) • (architecture) upright consisting of the vertical part of a column • a long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel • a revolving rod that transmits power or motion • the hollow spine of a feather verb • equip with a shaft • defeat someone through trickery or deceit | ||||||||
javelin | nounn | |||||||
noun • an athletic competition in which a javelin is thrown as far as possible • a spear thrown as a weapon or in competitive field events | ||||||||
pike | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic • highly valued northern freshwater fish with lean flesh • a sharp point (as on the end of a spear) • medieval weapon consisting of a spearhead attached to a long pole or pikestaff; superseded by the bayonet • any of several elongate long-snouted freshwater game and food fishes widely distributed in cooler parts of the Northern Hemisphere | ||||||||
point | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a geometric element that has position but no extension • the precise location of something; a spatially limited location • a brief version of the essential meaning of something • an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole • a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process • an instant of time • the object of an activity • a V shape • a very small circular shape • the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest • a promontory extending out into a large body of water • a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list • a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect • an outstanding characteristic • sharp end • any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass • a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch • one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan • a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations • a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer • the dot at the left of a decimal fraction • the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip • a distinguishing or individuating characteristic • the gun muzzle's direction • a wall socket • a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs verb • indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively • be oriented • direct into a position for use • direct the course; determine the direction of travelling • be a signal for or a symptom of • sail close to the wind • mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics • mark with diacritics • mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes • be positionable in a specified manner • intend (something) to move towards a certain goal • indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle • give a point to • repair the joints of bricks | ||||||||
spearhead | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • someone who leads or initiates an activity (attack or campaign etc.) • the leading military unit in an attack • the head and sharpened point of a spear verb • be the leader of | ||||||||
weapon | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting • a means of persuading or arguing | ||||||||
fishgig | nounn | |||||||
noun • an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish | ||||||||
fizgig | nounn | |||||||
noun • an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish • a firework that fizzes as it moves | ||||||||
gig | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • long and light rowing boat; especially for racing • an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish • a cluster of hooks (without barbs) that is drawn through a school of fish to hook their bodies; used when fish are not biting • tender that is a light ship's boat; often for personal use of captain • small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; with two seats and no hood • a booking for musicians | ||||||||
lancet | nounn | |||||||
noun • an acutely pointed Gothic arch, like a lance • a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions |