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LANCING Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word lancing. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word lancing. (close relations)
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jabbing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

piercing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

• painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

pricking
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of puncturing with a small point

stabbing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• causing physical or especially psychological injury

• painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

puncturing
verbv
noun

• loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object

• a small hole made by a sharp object

• the act of puncturing or perforating

verb

• pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into

• make by piercing

• reduce or lessen the size or importance of

• cause to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing

• be pierced or punctured

skewering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a long pin for holding meat in position while it is being roasted

verb

• drive a skewer through

spearing
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

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

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

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

Best Hypernyms For LANCING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for lancing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
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Phrases (3)
open upsurgical knifeweapon system

Alternatives for JABBING

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