Javelin (5)
'javelin' is the definition.
(both can mean a long blade)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for lance that I've seen before include "Clean (anag) -- weapon" , "Long weapon; prick" , "Surgical knife" , "One like pike" , "Incise" .)
'javelin' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for spear that I've seen before include "Sharp-tipped weapon" , "Long pointed weapon" , "Portion of asparagus" , "Simple weapon" , "Spike" .)