Definition (noun) a transient variation in voltage or current
Definition (noun) sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes
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spikes provide greater traction
Definition (noun) fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn
Definition (noun) (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis
Definition (noun) a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline
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the seismograph showed a sharp spike in response to the temblor
Definition (noun) a very high narrow heel on women's shoes
Definition (noun) each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves)
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the second baseman sharpened his spikes before every game
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golfers' spikes damage the putting greens
Definition (noun) a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur)
Definition (noun) a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
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one of the spikes impaled him
Definition (noun) any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object
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the spike pierced the receipts and held them in order
Definition (noun) a large stout nail
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they used spikes to fasten the rails to a railroad tie
Definition (verb) stand in the way of
Definition (verb) pierce with a sharp stake or point
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impale a shrimp on a skewer
Definition (verb) secure with spikes
Definition (verb) bring forth a spike or spikes
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my hyacinths and orchids are spiking now
Definition (verb) add alcohol to (beverages)
Definition (verb) manifest a sharp increase