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fire pike

Today it means: A flaming lance, more commonly used in sea battles; sometimes used as a distress signal. Full definition →

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fire pike · noun¹

From fire + pike (“very long spear”).

fire pike · noun²

From fire + pike (“pointed implement”).

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