Spike
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British pronunciation/spˈa‍ɪk/
American pronunciation/ˈspaɪk/

Definition & Meaning of "spike"

to spike
01

to poke or pierce something with a sharp point

to spike definition and meaning
02

to add alcohol or a drug to a drink without the knowledge or consent of those who will consume it

03

to experience a sudden increase and reach a peak and then decline rapidly

04

to secure or fasten something using large nails or metal projections

05

to intentionally suppress, block, or halt spread of something

Spike
01

a brief, sharp, and temporary variation or increase in voltage or current within an electrical circuit

02

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

a large stout nail

04

any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object

05

a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)

06

a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur)

07

a very high narrow heel on women's shoes

08

each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves)

09

a significant and sudden increase in a price, number, rate, etc.

10

(botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis

11

fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn

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Example
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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.
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