pike

noun
UK: /paɪk/
US: /paɪk/

  1. A long, pointed weapon used in the past.

    1. Soldiers used a pike to fight enemies in the battle.
    2. The museum displayed an old pike, showing its historical significance in warfare.

  2. A large fish that lives in fresh water and has a long body and sharp teeth.

    1. I caught a big pike while fishing in the lake today.
    2. The fisherman proudly displayed the pike he had caught in the river this morning.

  3. A road that you have to pay to use; a turnpike.

    1. We drove on the pike to get to the city faster.
    2. The new pike reduced the travel time significantly, but drivers have to pay a toll.

Synonyms

turnpike toll road
pike transitive-verb

  1. To kill with a pike.

    1. They pike their opponents during the tournament game.
    2. In ancient times soldiers would pike their enemies on the battlefield.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pike" in English means: A long, pointed weapon used in the past., A large fish that lives in fresh water and has a long body and sharp teeth., A road that you have to pay to use; a turnpike..

The phonetic transcription of "pike" is /paɪk/ in British English and /paɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pike": turnpike, toll road.

Example usage of "pike": "Soldiers used a pike to fight enemies in the battle.". More examples on the page.