(~s)
Note: The form '~' is often used as the plural for meaning 1.
1.
A ~ is a large fish that lives in rivers and lakes and eats other fish.
N-VAR
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Pike is this fish eaten as food.
N-UNCOUNT
2.
In former times, a ~ was a weapon consisting of a pointed blade on the end of a long pole.
N-COUNT
3.
When something comes down the ~, it happens or occurs. (AM INFORMAL)
There have been threats to veto any legislation that comes down the ~.
PHRASE: V inflects