Canadian English Meaning of spike

spike

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Definitions and Meaning of spike in English

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spike (n)

a transient variation in voltage or current

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

fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn

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

a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline

a very high narrow heel on women's shoes

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

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

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

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

a large stout nail

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spike (v)

stand in the way of

pierce with a sharp stake or point

secure with spikes

bring forth a spike or spikes

add alcohol to (beverages)

manifest a sharp increase

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spike

a transient variation in voltage or current, sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes, fruiting spike of a cereal pla

dart,lance,pike,spear,halberd,harpoon,javelin,shaft,trident,gaff

Abatement,decline,Decrease,decrement,depletion,diminution,fall,loss,lowering,reduction

spik => spike, spigot => Tap, spiffy => spiffy, spiffing => spiffing, spiffed up => spruced up,