Difference between Lanceolate and Lancelike
What is the difference between Lanceolate and Lancelike?
Lanceolate as an adjective is having the general shape of a lance; much longer than wide, with the widest part lower than the middle and a pointed apex. while Lancelike as an adjective is resembling a lance.
Lanceolate
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Having the general shape of a lance; much longer than wide, with the widest part lower than the middle and a pointed apex.
Of a class of knapped stone points, made without a stem, shoulders, notches, or other features that aid in attachment to a shaft.
Lancelike
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Resembling a lance.
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