noun🔗ShareSpieß, LanzeA very long spear used two-handed by infantry soldiers for thrusting (not throwing), both for attacks on enemy foot soldiers and as a countermeasure against cavalry assaults."The Roman soldier wielded his pike with practiced ease, ready to defend the camp from attacking cavalry. "Der römische Soldat handhabte seinen Spieß mit geübter Leichtigkeit, bereit, das Lager vor angreifender Kavallerie zu verteidigen.weaponmilitaryhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSpitze, DornA sharp point, such as that of the weapon."The knife had a sharp pike, making it dangerous to handle. "Das Messer hatte eine scharfe Spitze, was die Handhabung gefährlich machte.weaponpartpointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHeuhaufenA large haycock."The farmer built a large pike of hay near the barn. "Der Bauer baute einen großen Heuhaufen in der Nähe der Scheune.agricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHechtAny carnivorous freshwater fish of the genus Esox, especially the northern pike, Esox lucius."The fisherman caught a large pike in the lake. "Der Fischer fing einen großen Hecht im See.fishanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGrätscheA position with the knees straight and a tight bend at the hips with the torso folded over the legs, usually part of a jack-knife."To do the jack-knife, she practiced the pike position. "Um den Messergriff zu machen, übte sie die Grätsche.bodypositionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSpitzeA pointy extrusion at the toe of a shoe."The new hiking boots had a sharp pike on the toe, making them look very rugged. "Die neuen Wanderschuhe hatten eine spitze Spitze an der Zehe, wodurch sie sehr robust aussahen.wearstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBergspitze, GipfelEspecially in place names: a hill or mountain, particularly one with a sharp peak or summit."Scafell Pike is the highest mountain in England."Scafell Pike ist der höchste Berg in England.geographyplacenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSpitzhacke, PickelA pick, a pickaxe."The construction worker used the pike to break up the hard concrete. "Der Bauarbeiter benutzte die Spitzhacke, um den harten Beton aufzubrechen.utensilitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHeugabelA hayfork."My grandfather used a sturdy pike to gather the hay in his field. "Mein Großvater benutzte eine robuste Heugabel, um das Heu auf seinem Feld zusammenzutragen.agricultureutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit einer Pike stechen, angreifenTo prod, attack, or injure someone with a pike."The angry student tried to pike the bully with his elbow, hoping to stop the fight. "Der wütende Schüler versuchte, den Schläger mit seinem Ellbogen anzugreifen, in der Hoffnung, den Kampf zu beenden.weaponmilitaryactionwarpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich aufbäumenTo assume a pike position."Before the presentation, the students practiced piking their shoulders to maintain a strong posture. "Vor der Präsentation übten die Schüler, sich aufzubäumen, um eine starke Haltung zu bewahren.sportpositionbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit kleinen Beträgen wetten, zockenTo bet or gamble with only small amounts of money."To save for a new video game, Sarah piked small amounts of money each week. "Um für ein neues Videospiel zu sparen, zockte Sarah jede Woche mit kleinen Beträgen.beteconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAussteigen, absagenOften followed by on or out: to quit or back out of a promise."Don’t pike on me like you did last time!"Enttäusch mich nicht, wie du es letztes Mal getan hast!attitudebusinessactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMautstelle, MautShort for turnpike."There is heavy traffic on the Mass Pike"Auf der Mass Pike gibt es viel Verkehr.wayplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZigeuner, LandstreicherA gypsy, itinerant tramp, or traveller from any ethnic background; a pikey."The family was worried about their son, who had become a pike, wandering the countryside. "Die Familie machte sich Sorgen um ihren Sohn, der zu einem Zigeuner geworden war und durch die Landschaft zog.personculturelanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit einer Pike ausstattenTo equip with a turnpike."The city council decided to pike the new road with tolls. "Der Stadtrat beschloss, die neue Straße mit Mautstellen auszustatten.utilitytechnologyvehicletrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareabhauen, verschwinden(thieves' cant) To depart or travel (as if by a turnpike), especially to flee, to run away."The students, after the teacher left the room, piked out the back door. "Nachdem der Lehrer den Raum verlassen hatte, hauten die Schüler durch die Hintertür ab.actionpolicelanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
