walleyed pike
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of walleyed pike
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
Example Sentences
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There, they used to pick blueberries, hunt moose and partridges, and fish walleyed pike and trout.
From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2023
While savoring the life of a public man, Mr. Mondale loved to retreat by himself or with a friend to fish for trout or walleyed pike in Minnesota lakes reachable only by seaplane.
From New York Times • Apr. 19, 2021
Both are ardent anglers, and Milton, who trolls for walleyed pike in Wisconsin's Land O'Lakes district, gives away no points to Ike.
From Time Magazine Archive
The winner, John Einum, got an outboard motor for catching a 5�-lb. walleyed pike.
From Time Magazine Archive
There were a few small hotels, a general store, plenty of canvasback and redhead ducks, walleyed pike, yellow perch, black bass and an occasional sturgeon�and lots of sitting in the sun.
From Time Magazine Archive
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