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Definition of "Spike" :

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

"Spikes provide greater traction."

noun: a large stout nail

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

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

"The spike pierced the receipts and held them in order."

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

"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)

"The second baseman sharpened his spikes before every game."

noun: a very high narrow heel on women's shoes

noun: a transient variation in voltage or current

noun: a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline

"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

verb: manifest a sharp increase

"The voltage spiked."

verb: add alcohol to (beverages)

"The punch is spiked!."

verb: bring forth a spike or spikes

verb: secure with spikes

verb: pierce with a sharp stake or point

verb: stand in the way of