English to English
spike
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noun (n)
- a transient variation in voltage or current(noun.event)source: wordnet30
- sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes(noun.artifact)Example:
Spikes provide greater traction.
source: wordnet30 - (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis(noun.plant)source: wordnet30
- a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline(noun.event)Example:
The seismograph showed a sharp spike in response to the temblor.
source: wordnet30 - a very high narrow heel on women's shoes(noun.artifact)source: wordnet30
- each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves)(noun.artifact)Example:
The second baseman sharpened his spikes before every game.
Golfers' spikes damage the putting greens.
source: wordnet30 - a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur)(noun.artifact)source: wordnet30
- a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)(noun.artifact)Example:
One of the spikes impaled him.
source: wordnet30 - any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object(noun.artifact)Example:
The spike pierced the receipts and held them in order.
source: wordnet30 - a large stout nail(noun.artifact)Example:
They used spikes to fasten the rails to a railroad tie.
source: wordnet30 - A sort of very large nail; also, a piece of pointed iron set with points upward or outward.(noun)source: webster1913
- Spike lavender. See Lavender.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- stand in the way of(verb.social)source: wordnet30
- secure with spikes(verb.contact)source: wordnet30
- manifest a sharp increase(verb.change)Example:
The voltage spiked.
source: wordnet30 - To fasten with spikes, or long, large nails; as, to spike down planks.(verb)source: webster1913