half-pike en · NOUN
Meanings
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A short pike, sometimes carried by officers of infantry, sometimes used in boarding ships; a spontoon
1709-1711, The Tatler paying the Salute with the Halfpike
- A position with the knees straight and the body bent at the waist so that the torso is perpendicular to the legs.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| half-pikes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |