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DictionarypikePointed hill
noun

pike

A hill or mountain with a pointed summit.

The path climbs toward the pike.

Etymology
pikeOld Englishpoint

Pike means a sharp point. The landscape name applies that shape to a hill or mountain with a pointed summit.

More examples

  • The old map names the pointed hill Eagle Pike.
  • They reached the pike after a steep ascent.
  • Cloud covered the pike's summit.

Forms

pike · pikes

Similar words

peak
The usual term for a pointed summit.
crag
A steep rugged rock face or outcrop.