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to spike
01
pungere, infilzare
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.
The gardener spiked the soil to aerate it and promote better water absorption.
She carefully spiked the potato with a fork before baking it.
02
aggiungere alcool di nascosto, drogare (una bevanda)
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
He spiked the punch with vodka, making it much stronger than expected.
Someone had spiked her drink at the party, leaving her feeling disoriented.
The bartender was fired for spiking customers' drinks with a tranquilizer.
03
aumentare
to experience a sudden increase and reach a peak and then decline rapidly
Intransitive
Example
Sales spiked during the holiday season but quickly declined in January.
Interest in the cryptocurrency market spiked last year before plummeting suddenly.
The temperature spiked to record levels before dropping back down to normal.
04
inchiodare, fissare
to secure or fasten something using large nails or metal projections
Transitive: to spike sth
Example
They spiked the wooden planks across the stream to create a makeshift bridge.
The soldiers spiked the barricade with iron spikes to prevent enemy vehicles from passing through.
The gardener spiked the netting over the fruit trees to protect them from birds.
05
sopprimere, bloccarsi
to intentionally suppress, block, or halt spread of something
Transitive: to spike spread of information
Example
The government spiked the news story to prevent it from reaching the public.
She spiked the rumor by providing concrete evidence to refute it.
They spiked the information about the scandal to protect their reputation.
06
punzecchiare, infilzare
(in baseball) to hit someone or something with the sharp points of a player's shoes
Example
The runner spiked the baseman while sliding into second base.
The pitcher warned the batter not to spike anyone intentionally.
The team will spike the base paths during practice to loosen the ground.
07
schiacciare, infilzare
(in American football) to throw the ball forcefully into the ground either to stop the clock or to celebrate a touchdown
Example
The quarterback spiked the ball to stop the clock.
Fans cheered loudly when their favorite player spiked the ball in celebration.
The quarterback will spike the ball if they need to save time during the game.
08
schiacciare, colpire
(in volleyball) to jump near the net and hit the ball forcefully downward into the opponent's court
Example
The player spiked the ball to score a point.
The coach teaches beginners how to spike correctly.
The player spiked the ball too hard, sending it out of bounds.
Spike
Example
The power surge caused a voltage spike, damaging sensitive electronics.
A sudden spike in current overloaded the system, triggering a shutdown.
Voltage spikes during a thunderstorm can cause serious harm to unprotected devices.
02
chiodo da corsa, scarpa chiodata
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
Example
He bought new spikes for the track meet.
The sprinter tightened his spikes before the race.
Her spikes provided excellent grip on the wet surface.
03
spina, chiodo grosso
a large stout nail
04
punta, spillo
any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object
05
punta, spillo
a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
06
punta, spina
a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur)
07
tacchetto, tacco a spillo
a very high narrow heel on women's shoes
08
chiodo, spike
each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves)
09
picco
a significant and sudden increase in a price, number, rate, etc.
10
spiga, spiga fiorale
(botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis
11
spiga, spiga di cereale
fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn
12
schiacciata, attacco
(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.
Example
Her spike won the team the final point.
The coach praised the player's powerful spike during practice.
The defender tried to block the spike but missed.
