pike
Aussprache: [paɪk]
Wort
Kontext: „fish“
(noun) a type of freshwater fish that is long and has sharp teeth. People like to catch pikes because they are strong and can be fun to fish.
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We went fishing yesterday and caught a big pike that weighed ten pounds.
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We didn't see any pike at the lake; only small perch were swimming around.
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Have you ever tried to catch a pike when fishing?
Kontext: „weapon“
(noun) a long weapon with a sharp point that people used in battle a long time ago. It looks like a spear and was used to poke at enemies from a distance.
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The soldiers carried pikes in formation during the battle to protect themselves.
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The knights did not use pikes; they relied on swords instead.
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What materials were pikes made of in the past?
Kontext: „movement“
(verb) to move quickly or suddenly toward something. It is often used when talking about how a fish catches its food or how someone might jump forward.
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The fish pike quickly at its prey, surprising everyone watching.
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The cat didn't pike at the toy; it just lay there and watched.
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How did the fish pike at the food so quickly?
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