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to spike
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pinchar, clavar
to poke or pierce something with a sharp point
Transitive: to spike sb/sth
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dosificar sin aviso, mejorar oculta
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
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aumentar bruscamente
to experience a sudden increase and reach a peak and then decline rapidly
Intransitive
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clavar, fijar
to secure or fasten something using large nails or metal projections
Transitive: to spike sth
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suprimir, bloquear
to intentionally suppress, block, or halt spread of something
Transitive: to spike spread of information
Spike
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zapatilla de clavos, 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
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púa, clavo grueso
a large stout nail
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pua, espina
any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object
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pico, clavo
a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
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pico, espina
a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur)
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tacón de aguja, pico de zapato
a very high narrow heel on women's shoes
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clavo, punta
each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves)
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salto
a significant and sudden increase in a price, number, rate, etc.
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espiga, espiguilla
(botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis
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espiga, espiga de cereal
fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn
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Ejemplo
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.
She carefully spiked the potato with a fork before baking it.
The outside hitter spiked the ball past the blockers for a crucial point.
