Cerca
to spike
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pungere
to poke or pierce something with a sharp point
02
aggiungere di soppiatto
to add alcohol or a drug to a drink without the knowledge or consent of those who will consume it
03
aumentare
to experience a sudden increase and reach a peak and then decline rapidly
04
chiodare
to secure or fasten something using large nails or metal projections
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sopprimere
to intentionally suppress, block, or halt spread of something
Spike
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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
03
chiodo grosso
a large stout nail
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punta
any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object
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punta
a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
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spina
a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur)
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tacco a spillo
a very high narrow heel on women's shoes
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spina
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.
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spiga
(botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis
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spiga
fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn
Esempio
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.
