∙ A very long thrusting spear used two-handed by infantry both for attacks on enemy foot soldiers and as a counter-measure against cavalry assaults. The pike is not intended to be thrown.
∙ A sharp point, such as that of the weapon.
∙ Any carnivorous freshwater fish of the genus Esox, especially the northern pike, Esox lucius.
∙ A turnpike.
∙ A pointy extrusion at the toe of a shoe, found in old-fashioned footwear.
∙ A position with knees straight and a tight bend at the hips. gymnastics, diving
∙ A hayfork. obsolete, Britain, dialect
∙ A pick. obsolete
∙ A large haycock.
Verb
∙ To attack, prod, or injure someone with a pike. transitive
∙ To quit or back out of a promise. Australia, New Zealand, slang, often with "on" or "out"
∙ to close (flex) hips. gymnastics
Noun
∙ A mountain peak or summit. now Britain regional
Pike
Proper noun
∙ A surname of multiple origins, including Middle English pike.
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