pike Synonyms
pike Meaning
pike (n)
a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
highly valued northern freshwater fish with lean flesh
a sharp point (as on the end of a spear)
medieval weapon consisting of a spearhead attached to a long pole or pikestaff; superseded by the bayonet
any of several elongate long-snouted freshwater game and food fishes widely distributed in cooler parts of the northern hemisphere
pike (n. & v.)
A foot soldier's weapon, consisting of a long wooden shaft or staff, with a pointed steel head. It is now superseded by the bayonet.
A pointed head or spike; esp., one in the center of a shield or target.
A hayfork.
A pick.
A pointed or peaked hill.
A large haycock.
A turnpike; a toll bar.
pike (sing. & pl.)
A large fresh-water fish (Esox lucius), found in Europe and America, highly valued as a food fish; -- called also pickerel, gedd, luce, and jack.
pike Sentence Examples
- The angler patiently cast his line, hoping to entice a pike from the murky depths.
- The pike's sharp teeth and aggressive nature made it a formidable predator in the lake.
- The fishermen used a special lure designed to attract pike with its flickering movements.
- The pike's slender, torpedo-shaped body allowed it to move swiftly through the water.
- The angler felt a sudden tug on his line as a large pike took the bait.
- The pike fought back with all its might, leaping out of the water and shaking its head vigorously.
- After a fierce battle, the angler finally landed the pike, a trophy catch weighing over ten pounds.
- The Native American tribe used pike as a food source and crafted tools from its bones.
- The pike's long, pointed snout and wide mouth gave it a fearsome appearance.
- The pike's habitat ranged from freshwater rivers to brackish estuaries, where it thrived on a diet of smaller fish and amphibians.
FAQs About the word pike
a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic, highly valued northern freshwater fish with lean flesh, a sharp point (as on the end of a spear), medieval weap
dirk, riddle, perforate, spear, prick, gimlet, spindle, punch, thrust,bayonet
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The angler patiently cast his line, hoping to entice a pike from the murky depths.
The pike's sharp teeth and aggressive nature made it a formidable predator in the lake.
The fishermen used a special lure designed to attract pike with its flickering movements.
The pike's slender, torpedo-shaped body allowed it to move swiftly through the water.
