Lance (weapon)
The term lance was a catchall for a variety of different pole weapons based on the spear. In the strictest sense, the lance is a heavy, long thrusting spear used on horseback and couched under the arm.

The Black Knight constructed by the Shore Leave Planet carried a lance which was used to seemingly kill Doctor McCoy. ()

The Yangs also used lances. ()

On the Shore Leave Planet, Dr. McCoy was confronted by the Queen of Hearts and her army of lance-throwing playing card knights. ()

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Hand-held weapons