Third-person singular simple present indicative form of lance

plural of lanx

A surname originating as a patronymic. / A male given name from the Germanic languages, pet form of Lancelot or transferred use of the surname; by folk etymology associated with a lance.

plural of lancing

simple past tense and past participle of lance

A thermal lance.

A tool that burns iron in an oxygen-rich environment to create very high temperatures for cutting.

(intransitive) to take a stand, to contend [+ for (to the benefit of)] [+ in favour of (to the benefit of)] [+ against (in opposition to)] [+ with (in opposition to)]

plural of lance-jack

(UK, military, slang) A lance-corporal or lance-bombadier.