1. shaped like a lance or spearhead; narrow and pointed at the tip
Usage: chiefly botanical and biological

Examples

• The plant has lanciform leaves that taper to a sharp point.
• Botanists identified the species by its distinctive lanciform foliage.
• The fish's lanciform body allows it to move swiftly through water.
• Under the microscope, the lanciform crystals were clearly visible.
• The lanciform shape of the blade made it ideal for piercing.