pike
1any of several large, slender, voracious freshwater fishes of the genus Esox, having a long, flat snout.
any of various superficially similar fishes, as the walleye or pikeperch.
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1Other words from pike
- pikelike, adjective
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Other definitions for pike (2 of 8)
a shafted weapon having a pointed head, formerly used by infantry.
to pierce, wound, or kill with or as with a pike.
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2Other definitions for pike (3 of 8)
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3Other definitions for pike (4 of 8)
a hill or mountain with a pointed summit.
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4Other definitions for pike (5 of 8)
a sharply pointed projection or spike.
the pointed end of anything, as of an arrow or a spear.
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5Other definitions for pike (6 of 8)
to go, leave, or move along quickly.
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6Other definitions for pike (7 of 8)
a body position, resembling aV shape, in which the back and head are bent forward and the legs lifted and held together, with the hands touching the feet or backs of the knees or the arms extended sideways.: Compare layout (def. 10), tuck1 (def. 14).
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James Albert, 1913–69, U.S. Protestant Episcopal clergyman, lawyer, and author.
Zeb·u·lon Montgomery [zeb-yoo-luhn], /ˈzɛb yʊ lən/, 1779–1813, U.S. general and explorer.
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How to use pike in a sentence
In addition, pike notes that “pandemic, and the time off, opened many people’s eyes to so many injustices, inequities and racism in our world.”
She said Wednesday that she will “definitely debut” another new skill, a Yurchenko double pike on vault, before Tokyo.
Simone Biles, the world’s most dominant gymnast, has something new for Tokyo | Emily Giambalvo | April 8, 2021 | Washington Postpike has played a version of this role before, as the carrara-cool wife in Gone Girl, and she’s not bad at it.
We Need More Female Villains Onscreen—But Not the Kind We Get in I Care a Lot | Stephanie Zacharek | February 19, 2021 | TimeWe will have proven the ability of this technology to scale up manufacturing, and that scale-up of manufacturing will have implications not just for other vaccines, also for other mRNA medicines coming down the pike.
How to Fix the Incentives in Cancer Research (Ep. 449) | Stephen J. Dubner | January 28, 2021 | FreakonomicsThe gunslinging 5-foot-4-inch president galloped on the pike toward Bladensburg.
In 1814, British forces burned the U.S. Capitol | Joel Achenbach | January 6, 2021 | Washington Post
With lights flashing, the cruiser arrived at the Blooming Grove State Police barracks in pike County.
Tall, dark, and handsome Ben Affleck against icy blonde Rosamund pike.
There's a scene in which a nude Amy Elliott-Dunne, played with committed gusto by Rosamund pike, is washing off in the shower.
Yes, Ben Affleck Goes Full-Frontal in ‘Gone Girl,’ Confronting One of Cinema’s Last Taboos | Marlow Stern | October 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTCheck out the popular bakery Piroshky Piroshky in pike Place Market for some Eastern European stuffed delights.
Where to Celebrate the Olympics by Drinking Russian Style | William O’Connor | February 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMany probably believed he would emerge from the side carrying a pike with the head of a banker.
Wall Street CEOs Say It’s The Best of Times and The Worst of Times | Daniel Gross | November 12, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTIf ever the cool impudence was suddenly taken out of a man, this question seemed to take it out of pike.
Elster's Folly | Mrs. Henry WoodAfter that pike was a little more cautious, and kept aloof for a time; but Val knew that he was still watched on occasion.
Elster's Folly | Mrs. Henry Wood"I was just thinking the same thing yesterday—that your lordship was always meeting me," said pike.
Elster's Folly | Mrs. Henry Woodpike's head suddenly appeared above the hurdles, and he began inquiring after her health.
Elster's Folly | Mrs. Henry WoodYou'll get interfered with in a way you won't like, pike, one of these days, unless you mend your manners.
Elster's Folly | Mrs. Henry Wood
British Dictionary definitions for pike (1 of 5)
/ (paɪk) /
any of several large predatory freshwater teleost fishes of the genus Esox, esp E. lucius (northern pike), having a broad flat snout, strong teeth, and an elongated body covered with small scales: family Esocidae
any of various similar fishes
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1British Dictionary definitions for pike (2 of 5)
/ (paɪk) /
a medieval weapon consisting of an iron or steel spearhead joined to a long pole, the pikestaff
a point or spike
(tr) to stab or pierce using a pike
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2British Dictionary definitions for pike (3 of 5)
/ (paɪk) /
short for turnpike (def. 1)
British Dictionary definitions for pike (4 of 5)
/ (paɪk) /
Northern English dialect a pointed or conical hill
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4British Dictionary definitions for pike (5 of 5)
piked (paɪkt)
/ (paɪk) /
(of the body position of a diver) bent at the hips but with the legs straight
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