adjective. Shaped like the head of a lance; tapering from a rounded base toward the apex.

Shaped like a lance-head; in botany, several times longer than broad, and tapering from a rounded base toward the apex, or tapering in both directions: by some restricted to the latter case: said of leaves, scales, marks, etc.

adjective. Rather narrow, tapering to a point at the apex, and sometimes at the base also.

adjective. Having the general shape of a lance; much longer than wide, with the widest part lower than the middle and a pointed apex.

adjective. Of a class of knapped stone points, made without a stem, shoulders, notches, or other features that aid in attachment to a shaft.

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

"A person hunting with spears would likely carry a couple of lighter ones with an atl-atl, and a heavy, lanceolate one like a boar spear for the finish or in case of a charge."

lanceolated  simple  unsubdivided  

oblanceolate  

17-inch  five-by-seven  ill-adjusted  lance-like  sauber