LAUNCE Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word launce. (close relations)
Definition of LAUNCE
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 |