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half-pike
A spontoon, sometimes known by the variant spelling espontoon or as a half-pike, is a type of European polearm that came into being alongside the pike. The spontoon was in common use from the mid-17th century to the early 19th century, but it was used to a much lesser extent as a military weapon and ceremonial implement until the late 19th century.
Webster Dictionary
Half-pikenoun
a short pike, sometimes carried by officers of infantry, sometimes used in boarding ships; a spontoon
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
half-pike
An iron spike fixed on a short ashen staff, used to repel the assault of boarders, and hence frequently termed a boarding-pike.
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
half-pike
A short pike, which was formerly carried by officers.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of half-pike in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of half-pike in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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