lancelike

1. 1.

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

   Synonymslanceolate

   Similarsimple

Questions about lancelike

What does lancelike mean?

lancelike means "(of a leaf shape) shaped like a lance head; narrow and tapering to a pointed apex".

How many syllables are in lancelike?

lancelike has 3 syllables: lan-ce-like. The stress falls on "lan".

What is another word for lancelike?

Close synonyms include lanceolate. Each sense on this page lists its own synonyms, because a word with several meanings rarely has one substitute that works for all of them.

Is lancelike a common word?