Close and Lance

Opposite meaning words

Close verb - To position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening.

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Lance is an antonym for close.

Nearby Words: closed, closeness, closing, closely, closure

Lance verb - To penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object.

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Close is an antonym for lance in pierce topic.

Nearby Words: lanced, lancet, lancer, lancing

full	full close	full lance
best	best close	best lance
normal	normal close	normal lance
powerful	powerful close	powerful lance
Other adjectives: actual, little, final, different.

Lennox. The Plasma Lance is a melee weapon and Thunderstrike is meant to close with the monster.

Source: Close Range Combatant
Lance Burton, a Las Vegas favorite, is another traditional example who specializes in close-up magic (producing doves, cards, etc.).

Source: Stage Magician
The Kimaris uses its speed to close distances while engaging in lance-thrust attacks.

Source: Anime / Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans

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