Lancet
UK
/ˈlæn.sɪt/
US
/ˈlæn.sɪt/
Translation of "lancet" into Russian
Definitions
lancet
NounUK
/ˈlæn.sɪt/
US
/ˈlæn.sɪt/
A small, sharp, pointed surgical instrument used for making incisions.
The doctor used a lancet to make a small incision for the blood test.
A narrow, pointed window, often with a pointed arch, typically found in Gothic architecture.
The cathedral was adorned with beautiful lancet windows that allowed light to stream in.
lancet
AdjectiveUK
/ˈlæn.sɪt/
US
/ˈlæn.sɪt/
Narrow and pointed in shape, especially describing an arch or window in Gothic architecture.
The church features lancet arches over each doorway.
Lancet
Proper nounA weekly peer-reviewed general medical journal founded in 1823.
According to a recent study published in The Lancet, global life expectancy has risen.
Idioms and phrases
surgical lancet
The surgeon picked up the surgical lancet.
хирургический ланцет
Хирург взял хирургический ланцет.
blood lancet
He used a blood lancet for the test.
кровяной ланцет
Он использовал кровяной ланцет для теста.
gothic lancet
The church was adorned with gothic lancets.
готический ланцет
Церковь была украшена готическими ланцетами.