• sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes; "Spikes provide greater traction"
• a long metal nail
• any holding device consisting of a long sharp-pointed object
• a long sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
• a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall
• a transient variation in voltage or current
• a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline; "the seismograph showed a sharp Spike in response to the temblor"
• (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis
• fruiting Spike of a cereal plant especially corn
• manifest a sharp increase; "the voltage Spiked"
• add alcohol beverages
• bring forth a Spike or Spikes; "my hyacinths and orchids are spiking now"
• secure with Spikes
• pierce with a sharp stake or point; "impale a shrimp on a skewer"
• stand in the way of

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