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pike

 

[ paษชk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fish

A large freshwater fish with a pointed head and sharp teeth. It is known for its aggressive nature and is a popular game fish for anglers.

Synonyms

lucio, muskie, pickerel

Examples of usage

  • I caught a massive pike while fishing in the lake.
  • The pike population in the river has been declining due to pollution.
Context #2 | Noun

weapon

A long spear with a pointed metal head, used in medieval warfare.

Synonyms

glaive, lance, spear

Examples of usage

  • The knight wielded a pike in battle.
  • The soldiers lined up with their pikes ready for the enemy charge.

Translations

Translations of the word "pike" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lรบcio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเค‡เค• เคฎเค›เคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hecht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ikan tombak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‰ัƒะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szczupak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใ‚คใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท brochet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lucio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท turna balฤฑฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ์ดํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู…ูƒ ุงู„ูƒุฑุงูƒูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกtika

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกลฅuka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆขญๅญ้ฑผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกฤuka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gedda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะพั€ั‚ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸamxal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lucio

Word origin

The word 'pike' has a complex history. It originated from Old English 'pic', which referred to a pointed tool or weapon. Over time, it evolved to describe the fish with a pointed head and sharp teeth, as well as the long spear used in warfare. The dual meanings of 'pike' showcase the versatility and adaptability of language in capturing diverse concepts.

See also: pikeman.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,515, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.