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spike
noun(spike)a very high narrow heel on women's shoes
Synonyms: spike heel, stiletto heel,
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noun(spike)any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object
Synonyms: spindle,
Examples:
The spike pierced the receipts and held them in order.
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verb(spike)bring forth a spike or spikes
Synonyms: spike out,
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noun(spike)a large stout nail
Examples:
They used spikes to fasten the rails to a railroad tie.
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noun(spike)a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
Examples:
One of the spikes impaled him.
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noun(spike)a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur)
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noun(spike)a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline
Examples:
The seismograph showed a sharp spike in response to the temblor.
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noun(spike)a transient variation in voltage or current
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noun(spike)(botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis
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noun(spike)each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves)
Examples:
The second baseman sharpened his spikes before every game.
Golfers' spikes damage the putting greens.
Golfers' spikes damage the putting greens.
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verb(spike)manifest a sharp increase
Examples:
The voltage spiked.
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verb(spike)secure with spikes
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noun(spike)sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes
Examples:
Spikes provide greater traction.
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verb(spike)stand in the way of