spike
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/spaɪk/
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/spaɪk/
noun
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A pointed piece of metal or wood.
Her hair was styled in sharp spikes.
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Metal points on the bottom of sports shoes for better grip.
The athlete tightened the spikes on her shoes.
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Shoes with metal spikes for running.
He wore his spikes for the track meet.
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A group of flowers growing on a single stem.
The garden was full of beautiful spikes of flowers.
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A sudden, large increase in something.
There was a spike in electricity usage during the heatwave.
verb
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To pierce with a sharp object.
The fence was spiked with sharp points to deter intruders.
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To secretly add a substance to a drink or food.
The drink was spiked with alcohol without her knowledge.
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To reject or prevent the publication of something.
The controversial article was spiked by the editor.
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To experience a sudden increase in value or amount.
The stock price spiked before the announcement.
translation
A pointed piece of metal or wood.; Metal points on the bottom of sports shoes for better grip.; Shoes with metal spikes for running.; A group of flowers growing on a single stem.; A sudden, large increase in something.
To pierce with a sharp object.; To secretly add a substance to a drink or food.; To reject or prevent the publication of something.; To experience a sudden increase in value or amount.
Word Forms
3rd Present
spikes
Past
spiked
Perfect
spiked
Progressive
spiking
Plural
spikes