lance
Translation
lance
Examples
The knight carried a long lance.
The knight carried a long lance.
Jousting involves knights charging with lances.
Jousting involves knights charging with lances.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) lance a noun for a long weapon with a wooden shaft and a pointed steel head. The knight held a lance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: spear, pike, javelin
Etymology
From Old French 'lance', from Latin 'lancea' (a light spear).
Memory Tips
Picture a knight on a horse, ready to 'launch' an attack with his lance.