Definitions

1. noun

A fishhook, especially one with a barbed point.

“He used a pyke to catch the fish in the river.”

2. noun

A type of shark, especially the small-spotted catshark (Scyliorhinus canicula).

“The pyke is a common sight in the coastal waters of Europe.”

3. verb

To hook (something) with a pyke or a similar instrument.

“She pyked the fish from the water with great skill.”