pike
Pronunciation: [paɪk]
Word
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.
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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?
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.
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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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