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pike

Pronunciation: [paɪk]

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Learn how to use pike in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

We went fishing yesterday and caught a big pike that weighed ten pounds.

Example

We didn't see any pike at the lake; only small perch were swimming around.

Example

Have you ever tried to catch a pike when fishing?

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

What materials were pikes made of in the past?

Context: “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.

Example

The fish pike quickly at its prey, surprising everyone watching.

Example

The cat didn't pike at the toy; it just lay there and watched.

Example

How did the fish pike at the food so quickly?

How to pronounce pike

Pronunciation: [paɪk]

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