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spike
(sp/aI/k )

noun (n)

  • a transient variation in voltage or current(noun.event)
    source: wordnet30
  • sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    Spikes provide greater traction.
    source: wordnet30
  • fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn(noun.plant)
    Synonym:
    capitulum, ear
    source: wordnet30
  • (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis(noun.plant)
    source: wordnet30
  • a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline(noun.event)
    Example:
    The seismograph showed a sharp spike in response to the temblor.
    source: wordnet30
  • a very high narrow heel on women's shoes(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    spike heel, stiletto heel
    source: wordnet30
  • each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves)(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    The second baseman sharpened his spikes before every game.
    Golfers' spikes damage the putting greens.
    source: wordnet30
  • a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur)(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    One of the spikes impaled him.
    source: wordnet30
  • any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    The spike pierced the receipts and held them in order.
    Synonym:
    spindle
    source: wordnet30
  • a large stout nail(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    They used spikes to fasten the rails to a railroad tie.
    source: wordnet30
  • A sort of very large nail; also, a piece of pointed iron set with points upward or outward.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • Spike lavender. See Lavender.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • stand in the way of(verb.social)
    source: wordnet30
  • pierce with a sharp stake or point(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    empale, impale, transfix
    source: wordnet30
  • secure with spikes(verb.contact)
    source: wordnet30
  • bring forth a spike or spikes(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    spike out
    source: wordnet30
  • add alcohol to (beverages)(verb.change)
    Example:
    The punch is spiked!.
    Synonym:
    fortify, lace
    source: wordnet30
  • manifest a sharp increase(verb.change)
    Example:
    The voltage spiked.
    source: wordnet30
  • To fasten with spikes, or long, large nails; as, to spike down planks.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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