Definition of "lanceolate" []

• Tapering from a rounded base toward an apex; lance-shaped: lanceolate leaves. (adjective)

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• "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."
• "The leaves are opposite, simple broad lanceolate to ovate, 1-9 cm long and 0.5-6 cm broad."
• "Var. serrulatus; leaves tender, lanceolate, acute, serrulated; stamens about 44."