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A very long spear used two-handed by infantry soldiers for thrusting (not throwing), both for attacks on enemy foot soldiers and as a countermeasure against cavalry assaults.

A sharp point, such as that of the weapon.

A large haycock.

Any carnivorous freshwater fish of the genus Esox, especially the northern pike, Esox lucius.

To prod, attack, or injure someone with a pike.

To assume a pike position.

To bet or gamble with only small amounts of money.

Often followed by on or out: to quit or back out of a promise.

Example: Don’t pike on me like you did last time!

Short for turnpike.

Example: There is heavy traffic on the Mass Pike

A gypsy, itinerant tramp, or traveller from any ethnic background; a pikey.

To equip with a turnpike.

(thieves' cant) To depart or travel (as if by a turnpike), especially to flee, to run away.