Lance and Thrust

Lance

Lance verb - To penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object.
Usage example: doctors used to lance infected sores, so that they could drain clean
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Synonyms for Lance

Thrust and lance are semantically related in send forth topic. In some cases you can use "Thrust" instead a verb "Lance".

Nearby Words: lanced, lancet, lancer, lancing

Thrust

Thrust verb - To apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one.

Lance and thrust are semantically related in send forth topic. Sometimes you can use "Lance" instead a verb "Thrust".

Nearby Word: thrusting

How words are described

pure pure lance pure thrust
normal normal lance normal thrust
original original lance original thrust
infinite infinite lance infinite thrust
Other adjectives: single, powerful, actual, entire, main, unexpected.

Both words in one sentence

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