lanciform

/lænsɪˈfɔrm/

Definitions

1. adjective

shaped like a lance or lance-head; having the form of a spearhead.

“The lanciform shape of the new skyscraper’s design made it stand out among the city’s other buildings.”

2. noun

A lanciform structure or part, especially in a leaf.

“The botanist examined the lanciform shape of the plant’s leaf under a microscope.”

Synonyms

  • lanceolate
  • spear-shaped

Antonyms

  • broad
  • flat