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pikes

/paɪks/

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Piques

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. "

Le soldat romain maniait sa pique, une longue lance, pour se défendre contre la charge de cavalerie.

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Pointes, piques

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. "

La clôture métallique autour du parc était surmontée de pointes acérées pour empêcher les gens de l'escalader.

weapon military point

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Meule de foin

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. "

Après une longue journée de mise en balles de foin, l'agriculteur a inspecté le champ, satisfait des rangées soignées de meules de foin qui parsemaient le paysage.

agriculture plant

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Brochets

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. "

Mon oncle aime pêcher au trou des brochets sur le lac gelé chaque hiver.

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Piqué

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. "

La gymnaste a maintenu des piqués parfaits pendant son exercice au sol, démontrant une flexibilité et un contrôle impressionnants.

body position sport dance anatomy

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Bout, pointe

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. "

Les chaussures médiévales exposées au musée avaient de très longs bouts qui dépassaient des orteils.

wear style appearance

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Pics, sommets

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."

Le Scafell Pike est la plus haute montagne d'Angleterre.

geography place nature

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Pics, piques

A pick, a pickaxe.

Examples :

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

L'équipe de voirie a utilisé des pics pour casser l'asphalte dur avant de le refaire.

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Fourche à foin

Examples :

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

Le fermier a utilisé sa fourche à foin pour ramasser le foin.

agriculture utensil

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Pénis, verge

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Barrière de péage

Short for turnpike.

Examples :

"There is heavy traffic on the Mass Pike"

Il y a beaucoup de circulation sur la Mass Pike.

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Gitan, vagabond

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. "

Le fermier a chassé les gitans de ses terres, leur interdisant de camper là de nouveau.

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