Word: pikes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pikes
Definition: Plural of pike; medieval weapon consisting of a spearhead attached to a long pole or pikestaff; superseded by the bayonet
Morphemes:
Affix: pike
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: 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.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the plural of nouns that correctly take just an "s" in the plural. See greengrocer’s apostrophe.