What is another word for lances?

Pronunciation: [lˈansɪz] (IPA)

Lances are a common weapon used in medieval times, typically used for jousting or warfare. However, there are several synonyms to the word "lances" that can be used to add variety to your writing. These include spears, pikes, javelins, harpoons, and tridents. Each of these words describes a long, pointed object that can be used as a weapon, but they each have unique characteristics. For example, a harpoon is typically used for fishing, whereas a trident is often associated with mythology. By using a variety of synonyms in your writing, you can add depth and interest to your descriptions and help your readers fully visualize the scene you are describing.

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What are the hypernyms for Lances?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Spears, weapons, melee weapons, polearms, pole weapons.

Usage examples for Lances

When he does come up, there are likely to be several Eskimos near with drawn lances, which inflict deep gashes.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
Again the lances are hurled.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
We advanced, lances in hand.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook

Famous quotes with Lances

  • The American ash from which bats are made has an unusually high strength-to-weight ratio. Ash was celebrated in medieval times as the only proper wood from which to construct the lances of knights errant; an ash lance was light enough to carry and wield and strong enough to impale the opposition.
    Robert Adair (physicist)
  • Their horse cavalry, of which they had twelve brigades, charged valiantly against the swarming tanks and armoured cars but could not harm them with their swords and lances.
    Winston Churchill
  • It is true that to one who was a rustic and a soldier the political proceedings of the capital were strange and incongruous: he spoke as ill as he commanded well, and displayed a far firmer bearing in the presence of the lances and swords of the enemy than in presence of the applause or hisses of the multitude; but his inclinations were of little moment. The hopes of which he was the object constrained him.
    Theodor Mommsen

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