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gig vs lance

lance vs gig

gig and lance both are nouns.

gig is not a verb while lance is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gig Yes No No No
lance Yes No Yes No
As nouns, gig and lance are synonyms defined as:
  • gig and lance: an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
Other synonyms of gig include fishgig, fizgig, spear.
gig (noun) lance (noun)
a booking for musicians a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; with two seats and no hood an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
tender that is a light ship's boat; often for personal use of captain a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions
long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
a cluster of hooks (without barbs) that is drawn through a school of fish to hook their bodies; used when fish are not biting
gig (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
Difference between gig and lance

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