Lances are a type of polearm weapon that were used in the Middle Ages. They were typically made of wood and had a sharp metal tip at the end. They were used by knights and other mounted warriors to attack their opponents from a distance. The lance was an effective weapon because it allowed the user to keep their distance while still delivering a powerful blow. The term 'stabs' is often used to describe the action of thrusting a lance forward in order to attack an opponent.