lance vs thrust

thrust vs lance

lance and thrust both are nouns.

lance and thrust both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
lance	Yes	No	Yes	No
thrust	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, thrust is a hypernym of lance; that is, thrust is a word with a broader meaning than lance:

lance: pierce with a lance, as in a knights' fight
thrust: penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument

Other hypernyms of lance include pierce.

lance (noun)	thrust (noun)
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon	the act of applying force to propel something
an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish	a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions	a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
	verbal criticism
	the force used in pushing

lance (verb)	thrust (verb)
open by piercing with a lancet	impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably
pierce with a lance, as in a knights' fight	penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
move quickly, as if by cutting one's way	place or put with great energy
	push forcefully
	make a thrusting forward movement
	press or force
	push violently in a specified direction
	force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock

Difference between lance and thrust

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