Synonyms for

Pike

Verb / paɪk / Another word for pike — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a long, sharp-pointed weapon used by soldiers in the past, or a type of fish with a long, thin body and sharp teeth

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

spear lance javelin

Informal

stick pole

Literary

billhook gleive

Antonyms

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Common collocations

  • pike pole
  • pike staff
  • pike fishing
  • pike perch
  • northern pike
  • river pike
  • pike attack

Word family

noun pike
verb piked

Usage note

The word 'pike' can refer to a type of fish or a long weapon. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. She caught a pike in the lake.
  2. He used a pike to defend himself.
  3. The soldier marched with a pike in hand.
  4. He piked the fish and cleaned it for dinner.
  5. The fisherman caught a large pike in the river.

Quotes

  • "Beneath the street, a river of darkness flowed over pikes and swords." - Robert Jordan
  • "A pike is a very formidable weapon, especially if handled by an expert." - Robert E. Howard
  • "The pike is the weapon of a gentleman." - John Ray

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