sea pike
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Sea pike — Pike Pike, n. [F. pique; perhaps of Celtic origin; cf. W. pig a prick, a point, beak, Arm. pik pick. But cf. also L. picus woodpecker (see {Pie} magpie), and E. spike. Cf. {Pick}, n. & v., {Peak}, {Pique}.] 1. (Mil.) A foot soldier s weapon,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Sea pike — (Zo[ o]l.) (a) The garfish. (b) A large serranoid food fish ({Centropomus undecimalis}) found on both coasts of America; called also {robalo}. (c) The merluce. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
sea pike — noun : any of various marine fishes resembling the true pike in their elongate form and voracity (as garfish or hake); especially : barracuda * * * sea pike noun A pike like marine fish of various kinds, eg robalo or hake • • • Main Entry: ↑sea … Useful english dictionary
sea pike — /ˈsi paɪk/ (say see puyk) noun (plural sea pike or sea pikes) → barracuda (def. 1). Also, pike. Usage: For variation in the plural inflection, see note at fish1 …
sea pike — Garfish Gar fish , n. [See {Gar}, n.] (Zo[ o]l.) (a) A European marine fish ({Belone vulgaris}); called also {gar}, {gerrick}, {greenback}, {greenbone}, {gorebill}, {hornfish}, {longnose}, {mackerel guide}, {sea needle}, and {sea pike}. (b) One… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
sea-pike — n. See sea needle … New dictionary of synonyms
sea pike — n. (Zoology) garfish; the European hake … English contemporary dictionary
sea-pike — … Useful english dictionary
Commerson’s sea pike — atlantinė barakuda statusas T sritis zoologija | vardynas taksono rangas rūšis atitikmenys: lot. Sphyraena barracuda angl. Commerson’s sea pike; giant barracuda; great barracuda; picuda; short barracuda rus. большая барракуда ryšiai: platesnis… … Žuvų pavadinimų žodynas
giant sea pike — dryžoji barakuda statusas T sritis zoologija | vardynas taksono rangas rūšis atitikmenys: lot. Sphyraena jello angl. banded barracuda; dingo fish; giant sea pike; Indian barracuda; pickhandle; pickhandle barracuda rus. полосатая барракуда;… … Žuvų pavadinimų žodynas
