nounπShareA 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. "weaponmilitaryhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sharp point, such as that of the weapon."The knife had a sharp pike, making it dangerous to handle. "weaponpartpointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA large haycock."The farmer built a large pike of hay near the barn. "agricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny carnivorous freshwater fish of the genus Esox, especially the northern pike, Esox lucius."The fisherman caught a large pike in the lake. "fishanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "bodypositionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pointy extrusion at the toe of a shoe."The new hiking boots had a sharp pike on the toe, making them look very rugged. "wearstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareEspecially in place names: a hill or mountain, particularly one with a sharp peak or summit."Scafell Pike is the highest mountain in England."geographyplacenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pick, a pickaxe."The construction worker used the pike to break up the hard concrete. "utensilitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hayfork."My grandfather used a sturdy pike to gather the hay in his field. "agricultureutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prod, attack, or injure someone with a pike."The angry student tried to pike the bully with his elbow, hoping to stop the fight. "weaponmilitaryactionwarpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo assume a pike position."Before the presentation, the students practiced piking their shoulders to maintain a strong posture. "sportpositionbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bet or gamble with only small amounts of money."To save for a new video game, Sarah piked small amounts of money each week. "beteconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOften followed by on or out: to quit or back out of a promise."Donβt pike on me like you did last time!"attitudebusinessactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareShort for turnpike."There is heavy traffic on the Mass Pike"wayplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "personculturelanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo equip with a turnpike."The city council decided to pike the new road with tolls. "utilitytechnologyvehicletrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(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. "actionpolicelanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading