lancing

lance

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Definitions of lancing word

noun lancing a long wooden shaft with a pointed metal head, used as a weapon by knights and cavalry soldiers in charging. 1
noun lancing a cavalry soldier armed with such a weapon; lancer. 1
noun lancing an implement resembling the weapon, as a spear for killing a harpooned whale. 1
noun lancing (initial capital letter) Military. a U.S. Army surface-to-surface rocket with a range of 47 miles (75 km) and capable of carrying a tactical nuclear warhead. 1
noun lancing a lancet. 1
noun lancing oxygen lance. 1

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English launce < Old French lance < Latin lancea (perhaps < Celtic)

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% 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.

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