English noun: lancet | |||
1. | lancet (artifact) an acutely pointed Gothic arch, like a lance | ||
Synonyms | lancet arch | ||
Broader (hypernym) | Gothic arch | ||
2. | lancet (artifact) a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions | ||
Synonyms | lance | ||
Broader (hypernym) | surgical knife | ||