northern pike
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of northern pike
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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Even if it was a pretty incredible northern pike, his first.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
Models suggest that northern pike could increase their food intake by another 6%-12% by the year 2100.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 25, 2026
You’re more likely to snag a northern pike if redworm, leeches or minnow are on the end of your line.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 18, 2022
The state keeps records based on length for the catch and release of muskellunge, northern pike, lake sturgeon or flathead catfish.
From Seattle Times ● May 22, 2018
Because brood-stock of the major sport-fishes is already present, stocking is unnecessary, except for walleye and northern pike.
From Fishes of the Big Blue River Basin, Kansas by Minckley, W. L.
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