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fire pike

noun — 2 senses

fire pike

noun

Etymology From fire + pike (“very long spear”).

1

Historical A flaming lance, more commonly used in sea battles; sometimes used as a distress signal.

fire pike

noun

Etymology From fire + pike (“pointed implement”).

1

Obsolete A poker (implement used to stoke a fire).

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