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Lanceolate

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 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. 2
    Of a class of knapped stone points, made without a stem, shoulders, notches, or other features that aid in attachment to a shaft.

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

Adjective
  1. 1
    (of a leaf shape) shaped like a lance head; narrow and tapering to a pointed apex wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    Any such artefact.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin lanceolatus.

Etymology 2

From Latin lanceolatus.

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