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Noun

spike

Definition: a transient variation in voltage or current

spike

Definition: sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes; "spikes provide greater traction"

ear spike capitulum

Definition: fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn

spike

Definition: (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis

spike

Definition: a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline; "the seismograph showed a sharp spike in response to the temblor"

spike heel spike stiletto heel

Definition: a very high narrow heel on women's shoes

spike

Definition: each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves); "the second baseman sharpened his spikes before every game"; "golfers' spikes damage the putting greens"

spike

Definition: a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur)

spike

Definition: a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal); "one of the spikes impaled him"

spike spindle

Definition: any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object; "the spike pierced the receipts and held them in order"

spike

Definition: a large stout nail; "they used spikes to fasten the rails to a railroad tie"

Definition: A sort of very large nail.

Verb

spike

Definition: stand in the way of

transfix impale empale spike

Definition: pierce with a sharp stake or point; "impale a shrimp on a skewer"

spike

Definition: secure with spikes

spike spike out

Definition: bring forth a spike or spikes; "my hyacinths and orchids are spiking now"

spike lace fortify

Definition: add alcohol to (beverages); "the punch is spiked!"

spike

Definition: manifest a sharp increase; "the voltage spiked"

Definition: To fasten with spikes, or long, large nails.

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