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lance vs spear

spear vs lance

lance and spear both are nouns.

lance and spear both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lance Yes No Yes No
spear Yes No Yes No
As nouns, lance and spear are synonyms defined as:
  • lance and spear: a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
Other synonyms of lance include shaft.
As nouns, lance and spear are synonyms defined as:
  • lance and spear: an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
Other synonyms of lance include fishgig, fizgig, gig.
lance (noun) spear (noun)
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish 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) spear (verb)
open by piercing with a lancet pierce with a spear
pierce with a lance, as in a knights' fight thrust up like a spear
move quickly, as if by cutting one's way
Difference between lance and spear

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