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lance

/læns/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does lance mean?

noun, verb

A long, pointed weapon, typically with a wooden or metal shaft and a sharp metal point. To strike or pierce with a lance.

Example

"The knight charged forward on his horse, lance in hand, ready to joust."

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