Word: LANCE
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Definition of LANCE
- A weapon of war, consisting of a long shaft or handle and a steel blade or head; a spear carried by horsemen.
- A wooden spear, sometimes hollow, used in jousting or tilting, designed to shatter on impact with the opposing knightโs armour.
- A spear or harpoon used by whalers and fishermen.
- To pierce with a lance, or with any similar weapon.
"Seized the due victim, and with fury lanced Her back. Dryden."
- To open with a lancet; to pierce
"to lance a vein or an abscess"
- To throw in the manner of a lance; to lanch.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "lance" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "lance" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LANCE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is LANCE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in LANCE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LANCE:
- # the lance effect
- # master of lance
- # playing with lance
- # in terms of lance
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