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LAUNCE Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word launce. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word launce. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for LAUNCE

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impale
verbv
verb

• pierce with a sharp stake or point

• kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole

lance
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

• a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions

verb

• move quickly, as if by cutting one's way

• pierce with a lance, as in a knights' fight

• open by piercing with a lancet

puncture
verb, nounv, n
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

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

stab
verbv
noun

• a sudden sharp feeling

• a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument

• informal words for any attempt or effort

verb

• use a knife on

• stab or pierce

• poke or thrust abruptly

sand eel
nounn
noun

• very small silvery eellike schooling fishes that burrow into sandy beaches

sand lance
nounn
noun

• very small silvery eellike schooling fishes that burrow into sandy beaches

sand launce
verb, nounv, n
noun

• very small silvery eellike schooling fishes that burrow into sandy beaches

Best Hypernyms For LAUNCE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for launce, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
acanthopterygian
Phrases (1)
spiny-finned fish

Alternatives for IMPALE

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