👉 A very long spear used two-handed by infantry soldiers for thrusting (not throwing), both for attacks on enemy foot soldiers and as a countermeasure against cavalry assaults.
Alright class, settle down now, let’s take a look at this word – “pike.”
The dictionary gives us a really good clue, you see,
It tells us it's a spear, long and steady!
Not thrown with might, no need to fling,
But thrusting hard, a powerful thing.
(Think of a knight, brave and bold,)
A soldier’s weapon, stories told.
“Two-handed” means they held it strong,
With both their arms, where they belonged!
Used against soldiers on the ground,
And to stop horses, spinning round –
A “countermeasure,” a clever plan,
To keep the cavalry at bay, you understand?
So "pike" means a long spear, sharp and true,
Used in battles, for me and for you!
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