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Lance

Lans

/ˈlæns/

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Syllable breakdown

lance

Dictionary meaning

A surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade.

Examples

  • Lance a boil.
  • Planes lanced towards the shore.

Synonyms: lancet

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