Meaning of 'spike'

noun

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

Example: "spikes provide greater traction"

noun

a large stout nail

Example: "they used spikes to fasten the rails to a railroad tie"

noun

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

Example: "the spike pierced the receipts and held them in order"

Synonyms: spindle

noun

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

Example: "one of the spikes impaled him"

noun

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

noun

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

Example: "The second baseman sharpened their spikes before every game."

noun

a very high narrow heel on women's shoes

Synonyms: spike heel stiletto heel

noun

a transient variation in voltage or current

noun

a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline

Example: "the seismograph showed a sharp spike in response to the temblor"

noun

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

noun

fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn

Synonyms: ear capitulum

verb

manifest a sharp increase

Example: "the voltage spiked"

verb

to add alcohol to beverages

Example: "The punch is spiked!"

Synonyms: lace

verb

bring forth a spike or spikes

Synonyms: spike out

verb

secure with spikes

verb

pierce with a sharp stake or point

Synonyms: transfix impale empale

verb

stand in the way of