spike
definition: sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes
example: spikes provide greater traction
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definition: a large stout nail
example: they used spikes to fasten the rails to a railroad tie
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definition: any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object
example: the spike pierced the receipts and held them in order
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spindle
definition: a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
example: one of the spikes impaled him
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definition: a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur)
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definition: each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping, or the shoes themselves
example: The second baseman sharpened their spikes before every game.
speech part: noun
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definition: a very high narrow heel on women's shoes
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spike heel
stiletto heel
definition: a transient variation in voltage or current
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definition: a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline
example: the seismograph showed a sharp spike in response to the temblor
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definition: (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis
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definition: fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn
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definition: manifest a sharp increase
example: the voltage spiked
speech part: verb
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definition: to add alcohol to beverages
example: The punch is spiked!
speech part: verb
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lace
definition: bring forth a spike or spikes
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spike out
definition: secure with spikes
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definition: pierce with a sharp stake or point
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definition: stand in the way of
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