Pike
/paɪk/
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:11 pts4 letters
Definition of Pike
noun
- 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.
- A sharp point, such as that of the weapon.
- A large haycock.
- Any carnivorous freshwater fish of the genus Esox, especially the northern pike, Esox lucius.
- A position with the knees straight and a tight bend at the hips with the torso folded over the legs, usually part of a jack-knife.
Anagrams of Pike
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
p3
i1
k5
e1
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Pike
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Pike"
Pike is a 4-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "pike" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Pike" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "pike" is a medium-scoring word.