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pikes

/paɪks/

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noun

A 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.

Examples :

"The Roman soldier wielded his pike, a long spear, to defend against the cavalry charge. "

military weapon war history

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A sharp point, such as that of the weapon.

Examples :

"The metal fence around the park was topped with sharp pikes to prevent people from climbing over. "

weapon military point

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noun

A large haycock.

Examples :

"After a long day of baling hay, the farmer surveyed the field, satisfied with the neat rows of pikes dotting the landscape. "

agriculture plant

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Any carnivorous freshwater fish of the genus Esox, especially the northern pike, Esox lucius.

Examples :

"My uncle enjoys ice fishing for pikes on the frozen lake every winter. "

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A 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.

Examples :

"The gymnast held perfect pikes during her floor routine, showcasing impressive flexibility and control. "

body position sport dance anatomy

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A pointy extrusion at the toe of a shoe.

Examples :

"The medieval shoes displayed at the museum had very long pikes extending from the toes. "

wear style appearance

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Especially in place names: a hill or mountain, particularly one with a sharp peak or summit.

Examples :

"Scafell Pike is the highest mountain in England."

geography place nature

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A pick, a pickaxe.

Examples :

"The road crew used pikes to break up the hard asphalt before repaving. "

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noun

Examples :

"The farmer used his pikes to gather the hay. "

agriculture utensil

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Short for turnpike.

Examples :

"There is heavy traffic on the Mass Pike"

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A gypsy, itinerant tramp, or traveller from any ethnic background; a pikey.

Examples :

"The farmer chased the pikes off his land, warning them not to camp there again. "

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