English Dictionary

half-pike

noun

(military) A short pike, sometimes carried by officers of infantry, sometimes used in boarding ships; a spontoon

The soldier carried a half-pike as part of his military gear.

意味（1）

(military) A short pike, sometimes carried by officers of infantry, sometimes used in boarding ships; a spontoon

paying the Salute with the Halfpike

意味（2）

(diving, gymnastics) A position with the knees straight and the body bent at the waist so that the torso is perpendicular to the legs.