pike

Meanings

• noun

  A large, elongated fish with a distinctively long, pointed snout and sharp, backward-facing teeth.

  - "The pike is a popular game fish."
  - "Anglers often use live bait to catch pike."

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Pronunciation

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2. /paɪk/
   
   
   
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4. /paɪk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

northern pike

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pike
bike , spike , mike

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Variants

List of all variants of pike that leads to same result
down the pike , northern , northern pike , pik , pike , piked , pikes , piking , Pike , Zebulon Montgomery Pike , pike perch , pike perches

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Etymology

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The Old English word 'pīc' is believed to be derived from the Latin word 'pex' or 'pisco', meaning 'fish'.

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Trivia

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1. The European pike is the largest of the world's freshwater fish.

2. The pike's sharp teeth are adapted for grasping and holding onto prey.

3. The pike's eyes are located on the sides of its head, allowing it to have excellent vision in all directions.

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Related Concepts

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1. pikeperch: A freshwater fish that is closely related to the pike and shares many of its characteristics.

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Culture

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In European folklore, the pike is often considered a symbol of good fortune and is believed to have magical or protective powers. It has been featured in various works of literature and art, including the painting 'The Pike' by Pieter Bruegel the Elder.

How to Memorize "pike"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, slim fish with a sharp snout and large, backward-facing teeth. Visualize its distinctive shape and the way it moves in the water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pike' with the idea of a long, sharp-toothed fish. You could also associate it with the sport of fishing or with the European folklore that surrounds it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Try using the mnemonic 'Pike is a long, sharp-toothed fish' to help remember the definition of the word.

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