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to poke or pierce something with a sharp point
to add alcohol or a drug to a drink without the knowledge or consent of those who will consume it
to experience a sudden increase and reach a peak and then decline rapidly
to secure or fasten something using large nails or metal projections
to intentionally suppress, block, or halt spread of something
(in baseball) to hit someone or something with the sharp points of a player's shoes
(in American football) to throw the ball forcefully into the ground either to stop the clock or to celebrate a touchdown
(in volleyball) to jump near the net and hit the ball forcefully downward into the opponent's court
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
a large stout nail
any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object
a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur)
a very high narrow heel on women's shoes
each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves)
a significant and sudden increase in a price, number, rate, etc.
(botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis
fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn
(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.
