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to spike
01
sticka, genomborra
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.
02
spika, tillsätta i hemlighet
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.
03
öka plötsligt, toppa
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.
04
spika, fästa
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.
05
undertrycka, blockera
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.
06
stinga, spetsa
(in baseball) to hit someone or something with the sharp points of a player's shoes
07
spika, slå i marken
(in American football) to throw the ball forcefully into the ground either to stop the clock or to celebrate a touchdown
08
spika, smasha
(in volleyball) to jump near the net and hit the ball forcefully downward into the opponent's court
Spike
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.
02
spikskor, 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
stor spik, tjock spik
a large stout nail
04
spik, tagg
any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object
05
spik, tagg
a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
06
tagg, spik
a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur)
07
spetsig klack, hög klack
a very high narrow heel on women's shoes
08
spik, tagg
each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves)
09
spike, plötslig ökning
a significant and sudden increase in a price, number, rate, etc.
10
ax, vippspike
(botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis
11
öhört, kolv
fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn
12
spike, slag
(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.
Exempel
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.
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