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Mike

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mike

1   [mahyk] noun, verb, miked, mik·ing.
noun
1.
Also, mic. Informal. a microphone.
verb (used with object)
2.
Informal. to supply or amplify with one or more microphones; attach a microphone to: to mike a singer.

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verb (used without object)
3.
Informal. to use or position a microphone: to mike properly when recording a singer.
Origin:
by shortening and respelling
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mike

2   [mahyk]
noun
a forklike support for a light cannon on a sailing ship.
Origin:
1300–50; Middle English; perhaps < Middle Dutch micke forked instrument

mike

3   [mahyk] noun, verb, miked, mik·ing. British Slang.
noun
1.
loafing; idling.
verb (used without object)
2.
to loaf.
Origin:
1815–25; origin uncertain

mike

4   [mahyk] noun, verb, miked, mik·ing.
noun
1.
micrometer1 (def. 2).
verb (used with object)
2.
to measure with a micrometer.
Origin:
by shortening and respelling of micrometer

Mike

   [mahyk]
noun
1.
a male given name, form of Michael.
2.
(lowercase) a word used in communications to represent the letter M.
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mike (maɪk)
 
—n
informal short for microphone See also mike up

Mike (maɪk)
 
—n
communications a code word for the letter m

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