Lance

Meaning

a long weapon with a sharp metal point, used by soldiers on horseback

a long weapon with a pointed tip used by knights or soldiers on horseback

Example Sentences

The knight charged forward with his lance ready.

The knight lowered his lance before charging at the opponent.

Example Expressions

break a lance

Synonyms

spear, pike, javelin, polearm

Entry 1

spear, pike, javelin

Entry 2

spear, javelin, pike, polearm

Antonyms

shield, armor

Collocations

knight's lance, cavalry lance, charge with a lance, knight’s lance, sharp lance, wooden lance, break a lance

Entry 1

knight's lance, cavalry lance, charge with a lance

Entry 2

knight’s lance, sharp lance, wooden lance, break a lance