lance

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее длинный заострённый стержень, используемый как инструмент или оружие; приспособление с древком и зазубренным наконечником для ловли рыбы; или хирургический нож с заострённым обоюдоострым лезвием для проколов и небольших разрезов.esSustantivo 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.frNom désignant une longue tige pointue utilisée comme outil ou arme ; instrument à hampe et à pointe barbelée pour la pêche ; ou couteau chirurgical à lame pointue à double tranchant pour ponctions et petites incisions.deSubstantiv, das einen langen, spitzen Schaft bezeichnet, der als Werkzeug oder Waffe dient; ein Gerät mit Schaft und gezackter Spitze zum Fischfang; oder ein chirurgisches Messer mit spitziger, zweischneidiger Klinge für Einstiche und kleine Schnitte.ptSubstantivo que designa um bastão longo e pontiagudo usado como ferramenta ou arma; um utensílio com haste e ponta farpada para pescar; ou um bisturi cirúrgico com lâmina afiada de dois gumes para punções e pequenas incisões.zh指长而尖的杆状物，可用作工具或武器；带柄和倒刺尖头用于捕鱼的器具；或指用于穿刺和小切口的尖头双刃外科手术刀。arاسم يدل على رمح طويل مدبب يُستخدم كأداة أو سلاح؛ وأداة ذات قناة وسنان مسنن لصيد الأسماك؛ ومِبضع جراحي ذو نصل مدبب مزدوج الحد يستخدم للثقب وإحداث شقوق صغيرة.

1. Weapon B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruКопьеesLanza (arma)frLance (arme)deLanzeptLançazh长矛arرمح

   Синонимы: javelinpikespear

2. Fishing tool B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОстрогаesArpón de pescafrfoëne (ou foène)deFischspeerptArpão de pescazh鱼叉arرمح صيد السمك

   Синонимы: gigharpoonleisterspear

3. Surgical instrument C1 formal medical

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

   • 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.

   ruЛанцетesLanceta quirúrgicafrLancette (instrument chirurgical)deLanzetteptLancetazh手术刀arمِبْضَع

   Синонимы: lancet

• lances plural form
• lances' possessive plural form
• lance's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, означающий протыкать или разрезать острым инструментом, особенно в медицинском контексте для оттока жидкости.esVerbo que significa perforar o cortar con un instrumento afilado, especialmente en el contexto médico para drenar un líquido o aliviar una presión.frVerbe signifiant percer ou inciser avec un instrument pointu, surtout dans un contexte médical pour évacuer un liquide.deVerb, das bedeutet, mit einem scharfen Instrument zu durchstechen oder aufzuschneiden, besonders im medizinischen Kontext, um Flüssigkeit abzulassen.ptVerbo que significa perfurar ou cortar com um instrumento afiado, especialmente em contexto médico, para drenar líquido.zh动词，指用尖锐的工具刺穿或切开，尤指医疗上用刀切开以引流液体（如切开脓肿）。arفعل يعني ثقب شيء أو شقه بأداة حادة، ويُستخدم خاصة في السياق الطبي لفتح الخراج أو الجرح لإخراج السوائل منه.

1. Surgically incise B2 formal medical

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

   • 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.

   ruВскрытьesIncindir quirúrgicamentefrInciser (avec un lancette)deInzidierenptIncisionarzh切开引流arبَضْع

   Синонимы: inciseopenpierceprickpunctureslit

2. Pierce with a spear C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПроткнуть копьёмesAlancearfrtranspercer d'un épieudeMit einer Lanze durchbohrenptPerfurar com lançazh用长矛刺穿arطعن بالرمح

   Синонимы: impalepierceskewerspearstabtransfix

3. Move swiftly through C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruБыстро продвигатьсяescortar o atravesar velozmentefrFendre l'airdeSich schnell durch etw. bewegenptMover-se rapidamentezh迅速穿过arالاندفاع السريع

   Синонимы: dartshootslice

• lanced past participle
• lanced past simple
• lancing present participle
• lances third person singular