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Lance

/lˈæns/
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(noun) A weapon of war, consisting of a long shaft or handle and a steel blade or head; a spear carried by horsemen.

The tongue wounds more than a lance.
Claire spun back toward Loren and Lance.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The medieval knight carried a long ____ and a heavy shield while he was charging toward his opponent.

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