单词 | lancet |
释义 | lancet (once / 3162 pages) n The noun lancet describes a small, double-edged surgical knife used to make incisions. A lancer is a soldier bearing a long spear, called a lance, while a lancet is like a tiny spear — sharp on two sides and meant to pierce things. And though a soldier could wield a lancet, it's more likely to be used by a surgeon. A lancet arch is an architectural term used to describe an arch that peaks at the top. Most buildings with lancet arches are not places where you’d use a lancet, though. WORD FAMILYlancet: lancets USAGE EXAMPLESWriting in the Lancet medical journal, the scientists say it was not easy. The Guardian(Dec 22, 2016) A third map, published in The Lancet 14 January, seals the deal that southern Florida is prime Zika real estate. Science Magazine(Dec 15, 2016) But one significant difference leads some high-JIF journals, such as Nature, Science and The Lancet, to do worse in CiteScore. Nature(Dec 07, 2016) 1n a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions Syn|Hyper lance surgical knife a very sharp knife used in surgery 2n an acutely pointed Gothic arch, like a lance Syn|Hyper lancet arch Gothic arch a pointed arch; usually has a joint (instead of a keystone) at the apex |
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