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LANCE Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word lance. (exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word lance. (close relations)
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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• medieval weapon consisting of a spearhead attached to a long pole or pikestaff; superseded by the bayonet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

Best Hypernyms For LANCE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for lance, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
arm implement weapon armament artillery go instrument locomote move open pierce spear sword tool travel
Phrases (3)
open upsurgical knifeweapon system

Alternatives for SPEAR

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