lance

• Sustantivo que designa una vara larga y puntiaguda usada como herramienta o arma; un instrumento con asta y punta dentada para pescar; o un cuchillo quirúrgico con hoja afilada de doble filo para punciones e incisiones pequeñas.

A noun referring to a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon, an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish, or a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade used for punctures and small incisions.

1. B1formal

   A long, pointed rod used as a weapon, especially by knights on horseback.

   Lanza (arma)

   • The knight charged with his lance lowered.
   • He trained for years to master the lance in jousting tournaments.
   • The museum displayed a medieval lance used in battle.

   Sinónimosjavelinpikespear

2. Fishing toolB2formal

   An implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish.

   Arpón de pesca

   • The fisherman used a lance to spear salmon in the river.
   • Traditional cultures often rely on a lance for fishing.
   • He crafted a lance from a long stick and a sharp metal tip.

   Sinónimosgigharpoonleisterspear

3. Surgical instrumentC1formalmedical

   A surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade, used for punctures and small incisions.

   Lanceta quirúrgica

   • The surgeon used a lance to drain the abscess.
   • A sterile lance is essential for making precise incisions.
   • The doctor carefully handled the lance during the minor procedure.

   Sinónimoslancet

• Verbo que significa perforar o cortar con un instrumento afilado, especialmente en el contexto médico para drenar un líquido o aliviar una presión.

A verb meaning to pierce or cut open with a sharp instrument, especially in a medical context to drain fluid.

1. Surgically inciseB2formalmedical

   To cut open or pierce with a sharp instrument, especially a lancet, to drain fluid or relieve pressure.

   Incindir quirúrgicamente

   • The doctor lanced the boil to release the pus.
   • He had to lance the abscess to prevent further infection.
   • The surgeon lanced the cyst with a sterile scalpel.

   Sinónimosinciseopenpierceprickpunctureslit

2. Pierce with a spearC1formal

   To thrust or pierce with a lance or similar weapon, as in medieval combat.

   Alancear

   • The knight lanced his opponent during the joust.
   • He lanced the dragon's hide with a single blow.
   • The warrior lanced the shield, shattering it.

   Sinónimosimpalepierceskewerspearstabtransfix

3. Move swiftly throughC1formal

   To cut or move through something quickly and forcefully, as if slicing a path.

   cortar o atravesar velozmente

   • The boat lanced through the choppy waves.
   • She lanced through the crowd to reach the exit.
   • The runner lanced ahead of the pack in the final lap.

   Sinónimosdartshootslice