lance — meaning in English

English meaning

• fling verb To throw something suddenly and with force.
• lance noun A long spear, traditionally carried by a mounted soldier or knight.
• spear noun A weapon consisting of a long shaft with a sharp point, used for thrusting or throwing.

Senses

lance is used for these senses in English:

• fling An act of throwing, often violently.
• spear A long stick with a sharp tip used as a weapon for throwing or thrusting, or anything used to make a thrusting motion.

fling — full definition

1. verb To throw something suddenly and with force.
2. noun A brief, casual romantic or sexual relationship.
3. noun A short period of enthusiastic, unrestrained enjoyment.

lance — full definition

1. noun A long spear, traditionally carried by a mounted soldier or knight.
2. verb To cut open, especially a boil or abscess, with a sharp instrument to drain it.

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