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Pike (Noun)

Highly valued northern freshwater fish with lean flesh.

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

The northern pike is a highly prized game fish due to its strong fighting ability and flavorful lean flesh.
Pike fillets are often served in high-end restaurants because of their delicate flavor and firm texture.
In Scandinavian cuisine, pike is traditionally pickled or smoked to preserve the fish for longer periods.
The walleye and pike are two of the most sought-after species in the lake due to their exceptional taste and nutritional value.
Fresh pike is usually baked or grilled to bring out the natural flavors of the fish without overpowering its delicate taste.

A broad highway designed for high-speed traffic.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

A sharp point (as on the end of a spear).

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The spearhead featured a razor-sharp pike perfect for close combat.
Her warrior armor had intricate engravings around the metal pike at its shoulder tip.
Careful not to slip and impale yourself on the metal pike sticking out from the rubble.
Old fishermen around these waters talk about spears tipped with razor-sharp pike heads catching monster fish.
By mounting an enormous iron pike atop a fortified door frame the architects protected medieval citizens.

Medieval weapon consisting of a spearhead attached to a long pole or pikestaff; superseded by the bayonet.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The knight charged forward, his pike at the ready, prepared to face the enemy lines.
The phalanx formation was particularly effective when used in conjunction with long pikes to hold off advancing cavalry.
Medieval warfare relied heavily on the use of the pike as a primary defensive weapon against armored knights.
As the pike was passed down the line, each member of the company grasped it firmly, creating a formidable wall of spearheads.
The heavily armed pikemen held their ground, unmoving as the enemy cavalry bore down on them.

Any of several elongate long-snouted freshwater game and food fishes widely distributed in cooler parts of the northern hemisphere.

Nouns denoting animals.

The northern pike is a popular game fish in North America and is often targeted by anglers for its strong fighting ability.
In the lakes and rivers of Europe, the pike is a common predator that feeds on smaller fish and other aquatic animals.
Pike are generally solitary fish and are rarely found in large schools, preferring to hunt alone.
The walleye and pike are two of the most sought-after species in the Canadian wilderness.
The pike's sharp teeth and powerful jaws allow it to take down prey much larger than itself.