lancet

Meaning

Noun

1. A sharp, pointed, two-edged surgical instrument used in venesection and for opening abscesses etc.
2. A small, sterile single-use needle used to draw a drop of blood for testing, as with a glucometer.
3. An iron bar used for tapping a melting furnace.
4. A high narrow window, terminating in an arch acutely pointed, often double or triple, common in the first half of the 13th century.

Verb

To pierce with a lancet.

Synonyms

lance

fleam

lancet arch

lancet window

lancer

lifter

scalpel

skalpel

splinter

stylet

large needle

straight arch

barracudina

lancet fish

rowlock arch

awl

stabbers

barb

bistoury

dart

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Pronounced as (IPA)

/lɑːn.sɪt/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: launcet

In summary

From Middle English launcet, from Old French lancete, a diminutive of lance. By surface analysis, lance + -et.