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to spike
01
percer, piquer
to poke or pierce something with a sharp point
Transitive: to spike sb/sth
02
ajouter de l'alcool clandestinement, dopé
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
03
faire un pic
to experience a sudden increase and reach a peak and then decline rapidly
Intransitive
04
fermer, enfoncer
to secure or fasten something using large nails or metal projections
Transitive: to spike sth
05
censurer, bloquer
to intentionally suppress, block, or halt spread of something
Transitive: to spike spread of information
Spike
02
chaussure à pointes, 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
03
grande clou, clou épais
a large stout nail
04
pique, épine
any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object
05
pique, pointu
a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
06
pointe, épine
a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur)
07
talon aiguille, pic de chaussure
a very high narrow heel on women's shoes
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pointe, spike
each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves)
09
accroissement rapide, pic
a significant and sudden increase in a price, number, rate, etc.
10
épillet, spicule
(botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis
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épillet, spike
fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn
spike
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Exemple
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 gardener spiked the netting over the fruit trees to protect them from birds.
