English Explanatory Dictionary

fire pike

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A flaming lance, more commonly used in sea battles; sometimes used as a distress signal.
noun
  1. A poker (implement used to stoke a fire).

Word forms

fire pike fire pikes

Etymology

From fire + pike (“very long spear”).

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