MEANING
A long shafted weapon used for thrusting, especially by a mounted warrior.
Use it for
cavalry charges; mounted contests; reach in combatGive an attack direction, reach, and a dependence on momentum.
Words that belong together
- couch a lance
- lower a lance
- tournament lance
On the page
She lowered her lance as the enemy line opened.
The broken lance spun beneath the horse's hooves.
A lance was too cumbersome for the staircase, so he drew his sword.
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Word forms
- Base
- lance
Usage notes
Primary category: fantasy. More specifically associated with mounted combat than the broader spear; tournament lances and war lances may differ. Noun: lance; plural lances.
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