Spike Meaning
There are 17 meaning(s) for word Spike
Meaning 1 : a very high narrow heel on women's shoes
Synonyms : spike heel, stiletto heel
Synonyms : spike heel, stiletto heel
Meaning 3 : any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object
Example : the spike pierced the receipts and held them in order
Synonyms : spindle
Example : the spike pierced the receipts and held them in order
Synonyms : spindle
Meaning 5 : bring forth a spike or spikes
Synonyms : spike out
Synonyms : spike out
Meaning 7 : a large stout nail
Example : they used spikes to fasten the rails to a railroad tie
Example : they used spikes to fasten the rails to a railroad tie
Meaning 8 : a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
Example : one of the spikes impaled him
Example : one of the spikes impaled him
Meaning 9 : a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur)
Meaning 10 : a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline
Example : the seismograph showed a sharp spike in response to the temblor
Example : the seismograph showed a sharp spike in response to the temblor
Meaning 11 : a transient variation in voltage or current
Meaning 12 : (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis
Meaning 13 : each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves)
Example : the second baseman sharpened his spikes before every game,golfers' spikes damage the putting greens
Example : the second baseman sharpened his spikes before every game,golfers' spikes damage the putting greens
Meaning 14 : manifest a sharp increase
Example : the voltage spiked
Example : the voltage spiked
Meaning 15 : secure with spikes
Meaning 16 : sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes
Example : spikes provide greater traction
Example : spikes provide greater traction
Meaning 17 : stand in the way of
How to Pronounce Spike
- spaɪk