lanciare

Italian (Fiorentino)

[lanˈtʃare]

verb
Definitions
  • to throw; to chuck; to sling; to launch
  • (of animals) to set off or trigger at full speed
  • (figuratively) to launch a new product, etc.
  • to impetuously utter
  • to spotlight someone (or otherwise direct to the public eye)
  • to direct or address
  • to introduce someone to a new environment or field
  • to strongly or loudly propose
  • (archaic) to pierce
  • (archaic) to torment

Etymology

Inherited from Latin lanceāre, lancea (lance, spear, light spear, short javelin, long spear).

Origin

Latin

lancea

Gloss

lance, spear, light spear, short javelin, long spear

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

Emoji

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