lancinate

American  

[lan-suh-neyt] / ˈlæn səˌneɪt /

verb (used with object)

lancinated, lancinating

1. to stab or pierce.

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lancinate British  

/ ˈlɑːnsɪˌneɪt /

adjective

1. (esp of pain) sharp or cutting

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Other Word Forms

• lancination
  noun

Etymology

Origin of lancinate

First recorded in 1595–1605; from Latin lancinātus, past participle of lancināre “to tear to pieces,” akin to lanius “butcher,” lacer “torn, mangled, mutilated”; see -ate ¹

Example Sentences

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lancinated lancinating

This herb—like its congener, the common Groundsel—has lancinated, juicy leaves, which possess a bitter saline taste, and yield earthy potash salts abundantly.

From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas

With the formation of pus the continuous burning or boring pain of inflammation assumes a throbbing character, with occasional sharp, lancinating twinges.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis

In neuralgia it is darting, shooting, lancinating; and the last of these expressions is often applied to the pains of cancer.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

Pains in the spine and limbs of a sharp and lancinating character are usual.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

Perhaps never before, only once in any case, did I experience an excitement so lancinating as I experienced that day.

From Memoirs of My Dead Life by Moore, George (George Augustus)

The pain being lancinating in character, he stands with the injured foot at rest or constantly moves it back and forth.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.