Definition of lances

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • lances is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • lances is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • lances is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of lances


  • a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. lancet
  • an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. fishgig
    2. fizgig
    3. gig
    4. spear
  • a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. shaft
    2. spear
  • move quickly, as if by cutting one's way (verb)

    Examples

    1. Planes lanced towards the shore
  • open by piercing with a lancet (verb)

    Examples

    1. lance a boil
  • pierce with a lance, as in a knights' fight (verb)

See definition of lances in Merriam Webster