lance — a long weapon with a wooden shaft and a pointed steel head, used by knights on horseback
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a long weapon with a wooden shaft and a pointed steel head, used by knights on horseback
Pronunciation (IPA): /læns/
Korean meaning: 기사들이 말 위에서 사용하는 긴 창
Korean pronunciation: **랜**스
Example Sentences
- Sir Clumsy broke three lances in practice before the tournament even started.
- The surgeon carefully lanced the abscess with a sterile scalpel.
- Don Quixote thought his makeshift lance could defeat any windmill.
lance
NOUN//læns//
a long weapon with a wooden shaft and a pointed steel head, used by knights on horseback
a long weapon with a wooden shaft and a pointed steel head, used by knights on horseback
In France, the knight with lance joins the dance!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'lancea'에서 유래된 단어로, 원래는 갈리아족이 사용하던 가벼운 창을 의미했습니다. 중세 시대를 거치면서 기사들의 무거운 기병창을 뜻하게 되었고, 현대에는 의학 용어로도 사용됩니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“Sir Clumsy broke three lances in practice before the tournament even started.”
“The surgeon carefully lanced the abscess with a sterile scalpel.”
“Don Quixote thought his makeshift lance could defeat any windmill.”
“The knight's colorful pennant fluttered from the tip of his lance.”
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