spike

Definitions of spike in various dictionaries:

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

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.

verb - to fasten with a spike (a long, thick nail)