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Meanings of lancelike in English

(Of a leaf shape) shaped like a lance head; narrow and tapering to a pointed apex.

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Usage of lancelike in English
1
She was standing very lancelike and straight by the slender bole of a silver birch.
Destiny
2
The broad shoulders and the lancelike carriage proclaimed Von Ritz even before the downcast face was raised.
The Lighted Match
3
Taller than the span of a bowstring, he was lancelike in posture and his limbs were solidly corded.
Dark Universe
4
He had been incredibly lucky, because the lancelike tip had grazed his carotid artery but not severed it.
Conquest of the Useless
5
Across the table came a strange primeval insect, with a thin, lancelike, excessively long proboscis and feelers on both sides.
Conquest of the Useless
6
The boys were each armed with long, lancelike spears, while the Indians had in addition to these some axes and guns.
Winter Adventures of Three Boys in the Great Lone Land
7
In the slight breeze I see a plant with thin, sharp, lancelike leaves whose inner tension holds them upright in all directions.
Conquest of the Useless
8
In addition to their guns the boys were each supplied with a long, lancelike barbed spear for effective use when securing the muskrats.
Winter Adventures of Three Boys in the Great Lone Land
Lancelike through the time