pique — meaning in English

English meaning

• base noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
• pike noun A long spear once carried by foot soldiers, used for thrusting rather than throwing.

Senses

pique is used for these senses in English:

• base A safe zone in the children's games of tag and hide-and-go-seek.
• pike (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.

base — full definition

1. noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
2. noun A place used as the main point of operations for a person, group, or military force.
3. verb To use something as a starting point or foundation for a decision, argument, or story.
4. adjective Morally low; without honour or decency.

pike — full definition

1. noun A long spear once carried by foot soldiers, used for thrusting rather than throwing.
2. noun A large predatory freshwater fish with a long body and pointed jaws.
3. verb To back out of a plan, commitment, or fight at the last moment.

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