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lanceolate

Adjective CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Having the general shape of a lance; much longer than wide, with the widest part lower than the middle and a pointed apex.
  2. Of a class of knapped stone points, made without a stem, shoulders, notches, or other features that aid in attachment to a shaft.

Equivalents

Españollanceolado
Françaislancéolé
7 more languages
Suomisuikea
Italianolanceolato
Nederlandslancetvormig
Portuguêslanceolado

Examples

“The stone tools in these levels include⟳ Still Bay points, beautifully shaped thin lanceolate spear points, flaked on both sides.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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