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Meaning of pike
A long, thin, typically pointed piece of metal or wood used as a weapon.
Etymology of pike
The word "pike" originates from the Old English word "pīc", which referred to a sharp point or a pickaxe, and is also related to the Old Norse word "píka", meaning "to pick" or "to pierce"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to refer to a type of spear or lance, and its meaning has expanded over time to include other related concepts, such as the fish and the turnpike
Synonyms
Definitions
- A long wooden or metal shaft with a sharp point, used for fishing or as a weapon
- A turnpike or toll road, especially in the US
- A sharp point or summit, especially of a hill or mountain
- A type of fish with a long, pointed snout
Usage Examples
- The knight carried a pike into battle to defend himself against the enemy cavalry
- The fisherman used a pike to catch fish in the lake
- The hikers had to navigate through a pike-like formation of rocks to reach the summit
- The highway was a pike, and the driver had to pay a toll to use it