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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.

Short for turnpike.

Example: There is heavy traffic on the Mass Pike

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