Word Information
Spike
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
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Definitions for Spike
noun
a transient variation in voltage or current
noun
sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes
Examples
- spikes provide greater traction
noun
(botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis
noun
a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline
Examples
- the seismograph showed a sharp spike in response to the temblor
noun
a very high narrow heel on women's shoes
Synonyms
spike heel
stiletto heel
noun
each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves)
Examples
- the second baseman sharpened his spikes before every game
- golfers' spikes damage the putting greens
noun
a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur)
noun
a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
Examples
- one of the spikes impaled him
noun
any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object
Synonyms
Examples
- the spike pierced the receipts and held them in order
noun
a large stout nail
Examples
- they used spikes to fasten the rails to a railroad tie
verb
stand in the way of
verb
pierce with a sharp stake or point
Synonyms
Examples
- impale a shrimp on a skewer
verb
secure with spikes
verb
bring forth a spike or spikes
Synonyms
spike out
Examples
- my hyacinths and orchids are spiking now
verb
manifest a sharp increase
Examples
- the voltage spiked
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