pike
word
/ˈpaɪk/
pyk
/pˈaɪk/
pyk
Definition
"Pike" can mean a large freshwater fish with a pointed snout, or a long spear used by soldiers in the past.
Usage & Nuances
As a noun, 'pike' refers to either the fish or a historical weapon (long spear). It’s less common to encounter 'pike' for the weapon in modern English outside historical contexts. Not to be confused with 'turnpike' (toll road) or 'Pyke' (proper name).
Spanish: lucio (pez) - pica (arma)Portuguese (BR): lúcio (peixe) - lança (arma antiga)Portuguese (PT): lúcio (peixe) - lança (arma antiga)Chinese (Simplified): 狗鱼 - 长矛（古代武器）Chinese (Traditional): 狗魚 - 長矛（古代武器）Hindi: पाइक (मछली) - भाला (प्राचीन हथियार)Arabic: سمك الكراكي - رمح طويل (سلاح قديم)Bengali: পাইক (মাছ) - বল্লম (অস্ত্র)Russian: щука (рыба) - пика (оружие)Japanese: パイク（魚） - 槍（やり／武器）Vietnamese: cá chó (cá) - kích (vũ khí dài)Korean: 피크 (물고기) - 창 (무기)Turkish: turna (balık) - mızrak (silah)Urdu: پائیک (مچھلی) - نیزہ (ہتھیار)Indonesian: cá chó (cá) - thương dài (vũ khí)
Example Sentences
A pike can grow very large in the lake.
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The soldier held a pike in his hands.
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Have you ever caught a pike before?
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The museum displayed an old pike from the 16th century.
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Fishermen say the pike is a challenging fish to catch.
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During the parade, actors carried replicas of medieval pikes.
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