any of a family (Esocidae, order Salmoniformes) of slender, voracious, freshwater bony fishes with a narrow, pointed head and conspicuous, sharp teeth; esp., a species (Esox lucius) of the northern parts of the Northern Hemisphere
any of various fishes resembling the true pikes, as the walleye
noun
a spike; point, as the pointed tip of a spear
noun
a peaked summit
a mountain or hill with a peaked summit
Pike,
Zebulon Montgomery 1779-1813; U.S. general & explorer
A freshwater game and food fish (Esox lucius) of the Northern Hemisphere that has a long snout and attains a length of over 1.2 meters (4 feet). Also called northern pike.
A mid-air position in sports such as diving and gymnastics in which the athlete bends to touch the feet or grab the calves or back of the thighs while keeping the legs together and straight.
(pīk), Zebulon Montgomery 1779-1813.
American army officer and explorer noted for his expedition up the Arkansas River to the Rocky Mountains (1806-1807). Pikes Peak is named for him.