Spike

/spˈa‍ɪk/

/ˈspaɪk/

Definition & Bedeutung von "spike"

to spike

VERB

stechen, durchbohren

to poke or pierce something with a sharp point

Transitive: to spike sb/sth

Example

The warrior spiked his opponent with a spear during the battle.

She spiked the leather with an awl to create decorative patterns.

The gardener spiked the soil to aerate it and promote better water absorption.

unterjubeln, verfälschen

to add alcohol or a drug to a drink without the knowledge or consent of those who will consume it

Transitive: to spike a drink

Example

Someone had spiked her drink at the party, leaving her feeling disoriented.

The bartender was fired for spiking customers ' drinks with a tranquilizer.

The fraternity was suspended after reports of members spiking freshmen 's drinks.

plötzlich ansteigen, spitzen

to experience a sudden increase and reach a peak and then decline rapidly

Intransitive

Example

Interest in the cryptocurrency market spiked last year before plummeting suddenly.

Sales spiked during the holiday season but quickly declined in January.

The popularity of the trend spiked on social media but faded away within a week.

nageln, befestigen

to secure or fasten something using large nails or metal projections

Transitive: to spike sth

Example

The gardener spiked the netting over the fruit trees to protect them from birds.

The construction crew spiked the railroad tracks with steel spikes to hold them in place.

They spiked the wooden planks across the stream to create a makeshift bridge.

unterdrücken, blockieren

to intentionally suppress, block, or halt spread of something

Transitive: to spike spread of information

Example

They spiked the information about the scandal to protect their reputation.

She spiked the criticism by deflecting blame onto others.

The government spiked the news story to prevent it from reaching the public.

stechen, piksen

(in baseball) to hit someone or something with the sharp points of a player's shoes

spiken, auf den Boden werfen

(in American football) to throw the ball forcefully into the ground either to stop the clock or to celebrate a touchdown

smashen, spiken

(in volleyball) to jump near the net and hit the ball forcefully downward into the opponent's court

Spike

SUBSTANTIV

Spitze Spannung, Spannungsspitze

a brief, sharp, and temporary variation or increase in voltage or current within an electrical circuit

transient

surge

Example

Voltage spikes during a thunderstorm can cause serious harm to unprotected devices.

The data center experienced a current spike, which briefly disrupted operations.

The engineer installed a suppressor to protect the circuit from future spikes.

Spikeschuhe, Spike

a type of athletic shoe that has pointed protrusions on the sole, designed to provide better traction and grip on surfaces such as grass, dirt, or track

Stahlspike, dicker Nagel

a large stout nail

Dorn, Nagel

any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object

Spitze, Nagel

a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)

Spike, Stachel

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

Stilettofersen, spitzabsatz

a very high narrow heel on women's shoes

Spike, Stachel

each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves)

Spitze, plötzlicher Anstieg

a significant and sudden increase in a price, number, rate, etc.

Ähre, Sichel

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

Ähre, Fruchtstand

fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn

Spike, Schlag

(in volleyball) a forceful downward hit of the ball into the opponent's court, usually performed near the net

What is a "spike"?

A spike in volleyball is a strong downward hit of the ball, typically executed by a player near the net, aiming to send it into the opponent's court with speed and precision. It is an offensive move used to score points and often involves a coordinated approach, jump, and powerful arm swing. Spikes are challenging for defenders to block or return, making them a crucial part of the game. The success of a spike relies on timing, technique, and teamwork, as it often follows a set from a teammate.

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