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spike

/sp/aI/k/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a transient variation in voltage or current

    noun.event

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes

    noun.artifact

    Examples
    Spikes provide greater traction.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn

    noun.plant

    Synonyms capitulum ear

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    noun.plant

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline

    noun.event

    Examples
    The seismograph showed a sharp spike in response to the temblor.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. a very high narrow heel on women's shoes

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms spike heel stiletto heel

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    noun.artifact

    Examples
    The second baseman sharpened his spikes before every game.
    Golfers' spikes damage the putting greens.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    noun.artifact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    noun.artifact

    Examples
    One of the spikes impaled him.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    noun.artifact

    Examples
    The spike pierced the receipts and held them in order.
    Synonyms spindle

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  11. a large stout nail

    noun.artifact

    Examples
    They used spikes to fasten the rails to a railroad tie.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  12. A sort of very large nail; also, a piece of pointed iron set with points upward or outward.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

  13. Spike lavender. See <u>Lavender</u>.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. stand in the way of

    verb.social

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. pierce with a sharp stake or point

    verb.contact

    Synonyms empale impale transfix

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. secure with spikes

    verb.contact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. bring forth a spike or spikes

    verb.change

    Synonyms spike out

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. add alcohol to (beverages)

    verb.change

    Examples
    The punch is spiked!
    Synonyms fortify lace

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. manifest a sharp increase

    verb.change

    Examples
    The voltage spiked.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. To fasten with spikes, or long, large nails; as, to <i>spike</i> down planks.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

spightspignelspignetspigotspigurnelspikspike arresterspike heathspike heelspike lavenderspike lavender oilspike lee

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