pike

A large fish that lives in lakes and rivers and eats other fish.

• He caught a pike in the lake.
• Pike eat smaller fish.
• We saw a large pike hiding among the plants.

Similar words: ged

Common phrases: catch a pike, northern pike, pike fishing

A very long weapon with a sharp point, used by soldiers fighting on foot.

• The soldier carried a pike.
• They held their pikes against the approaching horses.
• A broken pike lay beside the castle gate.

Similar words: long spear

Common phrases: carry a pike, long pike, pike shaft

To bend at the hips while keeping your legs straight, especially during a dive or jump.

• Pike as you begin the dive.
• She piked sharply before entering the water.
• Can you pike without bending your knees?

Common phrases: pike during flight, pike at hips

A hill or mountain, often with a pointed top; this word appears especially in place names.

• The pike rose above the valley.
• We climbed Scafell Pike in clear weather.
• Clouds hid the summit of the distant pike.

Similar words: peak, mountain, hill

Common phrases: Scafell Pike, climb the pike, pike summit

To attack or hurt someone with a long, sharp weapon.

• The guard tried to pike him.
• A soldier piked the attacker in the chest.
• They piked anyone who came within reach.

Similar words: spear

Common phrases: pike an enemy, pike someone

To decide not to do something you promised or agreed to do.

• Don't pike on me!
• She piked out at the last minute.
• You promised to come, so please don't pike.

How to use it: pike on someone (Don't pike on us after promising to help.); pike out of something (He piked out of the camping trip.)

Similar words: back out, pull out

Common phrases: pike on someone, pike out