lancer

/ˈlænsər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who throws a lance, especially as a medieval knight, or a person who rides a horse in a ceremonial or competitive context, typically armed with a lance.

“The medieval knight was a skilled lancer on the battlefield.”

2. verb

to throw a lance at or towards something, typically in a medieval knightly manner.

“The jousting tournament ended with the lancer charging forward and striking his opponent with his lance.”

Synonyms

  • cavalryman
  • charger

Antonyms

  • defender
  • retreater