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pike in Norwegian

pike in Norwegian is pik, gjedde — pike means a long spear once carried by foot soldiers, used for thrusting rather than throwing.

pike in Norwegian

pik

noun

(military, historical) A very long spear used two-handed by infantry soldiers for thrusting (not throwing), both for attacks on enemy foot soldiers and as a countermeasure against cavalry assaults.

gjedde

noun

Any carnivorous freshwater fish of the genus Esox, especially the northern pike, Esox lucius.

What does "pike" mean?

noun A long spear once carried by foot soldiers, used for thrusting rather than throwing.
"Ranks of infantry braced their pikes against the oncoming cavalry charge."
noun A large predatory freshwater fish with a long body and pointed jaws.
"He hooked a pike nearly a metre long in the reeds by the riverbank."
verb To back out of a plan, commitment, or fight at the last moment.
"He said he'd come climbing with us, then piked on the day."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

pike in a sentence

Ranks of infantry braced their pikes against the oncoming cavalry charge.
Museums display pikes that stretch over five metres long.
He hooked a pike nearly a metre long in the reeds by the riverbank.
He said he'd come climbing with us, then piked on the day.

Similar words in Norwegian

spear

Common Norwegian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "pike" in Norwegian?

"pike" in Norwegian is pik, gjedde. pike means: A long spear once carried by foot soldiers, used for thrusting rather than throwing.

How do you use "pike" in a sentence?

Example: "Ranks of infantry braced their pikes against the oncoming cavalry charge." In Norwegian, "pike" is pik, gjedde.

Are there other ways to say "pike" in Norwegian?

Yes — Norwegian has 2 translations listed for "pike": pik, gjedde.

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