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lance in Finnish

lance in Finnish is peitsi, keihäs, harppuuna — lance means a long spear, traditionally carried by a mounted soldier or knight.

lance in Finnish

peitsi
verb
(medicine) Prick or cut open with a sharp instrument.
keihäs
verb
(medicine) Prick or cut open with a sharp instrument.
harppuuna
verb
(medicine) Prick or cut open with a sharp instrument.
peitsi
verb
Pierce with or as if with a lance.
keihäs
verb
Pierce with or as if with a lance.
keihäsmies
verb
Pierce with or as if with a lance.
peitsimies
verb
Pierce with or as if with a lance.
peitsi
verb
Move suddenly and quickly
keihäs
verb
Move suddenly and quickly

What does "lance" mean?

  1. noun A long spear, traditionally carried by a mounted soldier or knight.
    "The jousting knight carried a long wooden lance decorated with ribbons."
  2. verb To cut open, especially a boil or abscess, with a sharp instrument to drain it.
    "The doctor will lance the boil to let it drain."
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lance in a sentence

  • The jousting knight carried a long wooden lance decorated with ribbons.
  • At the museum, we saw a rusty lance hanging above the fireplace.
  • The doctor will lance the boil to let it drain.
  • A vet may need to lance the swelling on the dog's paw.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "lance" in Finnish?
"lance" in Finnish is peitsi, keihäs, harppuuna. lance means: A long spear, traditionally carried by a mounted soldier or knight.
How do you use "lance" in a sentence?
Example: "The jousting knight carried a long wooden lance decorated with ribbons." In Finnish, "lance" is peitsi, keihäs, harppuuna.
Are there other ways to say "lance" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "lance": peitsi, keihäs, harppuuna, keihäsmies, peitsimies.
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