pike
/paik/
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of freshwater fish: A long-bodied, predatory freshwater fish with a pointed snout and sharp teeth, found in cool northern waters.
- A historical weapon: A medieval infantry weapon consisting of a long wooden shaft with a pointed steel head.
- A sharp point: The sharp, pointed end of something, such as a spear or a tool.
- A major road: (Chiefly in names) A broad highway or expressway designed for fast traffic.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Fish):
- The angler caught a large pike in the lake.
- Pike is known for its lean, white flesh.
- Noun (Weapon):
- The soldiers were armed with long pikes to defend against cavalry charges.
- Noun (Point):
- The pike of the spear was made of flint.
- Noun (Road):
- They drove down the interstate pike to reach the city.
Advanced Usage
- "To come down the pike": To appear or become available.
- Several new products have come down the pike this year.
- "Pike position": (In diving or gymnastics) A body position with the hips bent and the legs straight.
- She executed a perfect dive in the pike position.
Variants and Related Words
- Pikestaff (n): The long wooden shaft of a pike (weapon).
- He leaned on his pikestaff.
- Pikeman (n): (Historical) A soldier armed with a pike.
- The regiment of pikemen advanced.
Synonyms
- Fish: Jackfish, pickerel (for related species).
- Weapon: Spear, lance.
- Point: Tip, spike.
- Road: Highway, thoroughfare, turnpike.
Related Phrases
- Turnpike: A major road, especially one on which a toll is charged.
- We took the turnpike to avoid local traffic.
Related Idioms
- As plain as a pikestaff: Very obvious or clear.
- His intentions were as plain as a pikestaff.
Noun
- any of several elongate long-snouted freshwater game and food fishes widely distributed in cooler parts of the northern hemisphere
- medieval weapon consisting of a spearhead attached to a long pole or pikestaff; superseded by the bayonet
- a sharp point (as on the end of a spear)
- highly valued northern freshwater fish with lean flesh
- a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic