fishing gear vs lance

fishing gear and lance both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
fishing gear	Yes	No	No	No
lance	Yes	No	Yes	No

fishing gear (noun)	lance (noun)
gear used in fishing	a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
	an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
	a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions

fishing gear (verb)	lance (verb)
	open by piercing with a lancet
	pierce with a lance, as in a knights' fight
	move quickly, as if by cutting one's way