单词 | pike |
释义 | Word Frequency pike 1(paɪk) nounWord forms: plural pike or pikes 1. any of several large predatory freshwater teleost fishes of the genus Esox, esp E. lucius (northern pike), having a broad flat snout, strong teeth, and an elongated body covered with small scales: family Esocidae 2. any of various similar fishes Word origin C14: short for pikefish, from Old English pīc point, with reference to the shape of its jawWord Frequency pike 2(paɪk) noun 1. a medieval weapon consisting of an iron or steel spearhead joined to a long pole, the pikestaff 2. a point or spike verb 3. (transitive) to stab or pierce using a pike Word origin Old English pīc point, of obscure originWord Frequency pike 3(paɪk) noun short for turnpike (sense 1) Word Frequency pike 4(paɪk) noun Northern England dialect a pointed or conical hill Word origin Old English pīc, of obscure originWord Frequency pike 5(paɪk) or piked (paɪkt) adjective (of the body position of a diver) bent at the hips but with the legs straight Word origin C20: of obscure origin |
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