harpoon vs lance
lance vs harpoonharpoon and lance both are nouns.
harpoon and lance both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| harpoon | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| lance | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
lance is a hypernym of
harpoon; that is, lance is a
word with a broader meaning than harpoon:
- harpoon: a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it
- lance: an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
| harpoon (noun) | lance (noun) |
|---|---|
| a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it | 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 |
| harpoon (verb) | lance (verb) |
|---|---|
| spear with a harpoon | open by piercing with a lancet |
| pierce with a lance, as in a knights' fight | |
| move quickly, as if by cutting one's way |
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