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