Lance

usgb/læns/
noun

A long weapon which has a sharp metal point at the end and is used especially by soldiers on horses.

The knight on horseback charged at his opponent with his lance.
Visual representation of "lance" - A long weapon which has a sharp metal point at the end and is used especially by soldiers on horses.

Often appears as...

  • brandished his lance
  • jousting with lance
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Combat Weapon

The lance is historically a combat tool, often depicted in stories of knights and medieval battles.

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Museum replicas of lances reveal the craftsmanship of medieval weaponry.
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Charging Forward

Lances are associated with the action of charging, used to strike opponents while moving quickly.

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The cavalry charged with lances poised, ready to breach the enemy lines.
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