pike
noun
any of several large, slender, voracious freshwater fishes of the genus Esox, having a long, flat snout.
pikes
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pluralof pike.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Wooden pikes floated up next to store windows.
From New York Times ● Apr. 1, 2023
One gun did not give its possessor an advantage in battle over opponents armed with swords, pikes, or lances.
From Textbooks ● Dec. 14, 2022
But avoiding pain is not always possible as elite divers perform a dizzying array of pikes, tucks and somersaults.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2021
Before every event, players serving as “reeves” — a sort of referee — conduct a weapons check to make sure the swords, pikes, arrows and other implements comply with strict safety requirements.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 29, 2018
The steel points of their pikes winked in the pale sunlight as the column approached.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
