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- [lan-sit, lahn-]
- /ˈlæn sɪt, ˈlɑn-/
- /ˈlɑːn.sɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lan-sit, lahn-]
- /ˈlæn sɪt, ˈlɑn-/
Definitions of lancet word
- noun lancet a small surgical instrument, usually sharp-pointed and two-edged, for making small incisions, opening abscesses, etc. 1
- noun lancet Architecture. a lancet arch. a lancet window. 1
- noun lancet A small, broad, two-edged surgical knife or blade with a sharp point. 1
- noun lancet pointed surgical knife 1
- noun lancet a pointed surgical knife with two sharp edges 0
- noun lancet a small, pointed surgical knife, usually two-edged, used for making small incisions, skin punctures, etc. 0
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Origin of lancet
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English lancette < Middle French. See lance1, -et
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Parts of speech for Lancet
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lancet popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
lancet usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lancet
noun lancet
- bayonet — A bayonet is a long, sharp blade that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon.
- dagger — A dagger is a weapon like a knife with two sharp edges.
- blade — The blade of a knife, axe, or saw is the edge, which is used for cutting.
- sword — a weapon having various forms but consisting typically of a long, straight or slightly curved blade, sharp-edged on one or both sides, with one end pointed and the other fixed in a hilt or handle.
- skewer — an oblique movement, direction, or position.
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