1. • noun - a transient variation in voltage or current
   • noun - sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes
   • noun - fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn
   • noun - (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis
   • noun - a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline
   • noun - a very high narrow heel on women's shoes
   • noun - each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves)
   • noun - a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur)
   • noun - a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
   • noun - any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object
   • noun - a large stout nail
   • verb - stand in the way of
   • verb - pierce with a sharp stake or point
   • verb - secure with spikes
   • verb - bring forth a spike or spikes
   • verb - add alcohol to (beverages)
   • verb - manifest a sharp increase
2. • A long, thick, sharp-pointed piece of wood or metal.
   • A heavy nail.
   • A sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall.
   • One of several sharp metal projections set in the sole or in the sole and heel of an athletic shoe for grip.
   • A pair of athletic shoes having such projections.
   • An unbranched antler of a young deer.
   • A young mackerel of small size, usually 15 centimeters (6 inches) or less in length.
   • A sharp rise followed by a sharp decline in a graph or in the tracing of a scientific instrument.
   • The act of driving a volleyball at a sharp angle into the opponent’s court by jumping near the net and hitting the ball down hard from above.
   • The act of slamming the ball to the ground after succeeding in an important play, as after scoring a touchdown.
   • To secure or provide with a spike.
   • To impale, pierce, or injure with a spike.
   • To put an end to; block: spike a rumor.
   • To add alcoholic liquor to: The punch was spiked with rum.
   • To drive (a ball) in a spike.
   • To render (a muzzleloading gun) useless by driving a spike into the vent.
   • An ear of grain, as of wheat.
   • A usually elongated, unbranched inflorescence with stalkless flowers arranged along an axis.
3. • v - to fasten with a spike (a long, thick nail)

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