lance vs weapon system

weapon system vs lance

lance and weapon system both are nouns.

lance is a verb but weapon system is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
lance	Yes	No	Yes	No
weapon system	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, weapon system is a hypernym of lance; that is, weapon system is a word with a broader meaning than lance:

lance: a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
weapon system: any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

Other hypernyms of lance include arm, weapon.

lance (noun)	weapon system (noun)
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon	any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
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)	weapon system (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 lance and weapon system

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