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Plural for a thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, or other rigid material
“Gradually, the glowing red material is hammered into an elegant spike.”
Plural for anything long and pointed
“The form of acanthus they used has dark green leaves and a most prickly spike of purple bracts.”
Plural for a cylindrical wooden or metal object used to fasten or as a bearing between objects
Plural for an increase in amount, degree or level
Plural for an abruptly tapering point or a sharp spine
Plural for a thin straight bar, especially of wood or metal
Plural for a solid wooden or metal post with a point at one end
Plural for any of the flat appendages growing from a bird's skin and forming its plumage
Plural for a pointed implement, typically one discharging an electric current and used as a goad
Plural for a long weapon with a wooden shaft and a pointed steel head
Plural for a pointed mineral formation hanging from a cave's ceiling resembling a column, pillar, or spike
Plural for the section of a workhouse where tramps and itinerants could be accommodated for one night
Plural for a hypodermic syringe or injection
Plural for a high point or position
Plural for a large rope, wire, or rod used to support a ship's mast
Plural for a short, heavy arrow shot from a crossbow
To impale or pierce with a sharp point
“Spike the ground by pushing into the lawn with a garden fork, rocking it gently back and forth before pulling it out again.”
To add alcohol or a drug to contaminate (drink or food) surreptitiously
“Alcohol is still the most common substance used to spike drinks, but spiking with drugs is on the increase.”
To suffuse with vigor, life, energy, or spirit
“The new policies are expected to spike the economy's still-tepid growth and ease long-term unemployment.”
To stop the progress of (a plan or undertaking)
“Amid reports that the Department of Justice may spike the proposed merger, it is set to name two veterans to head its marketing forces.”
To send a ball straight and hard downward in an attacking move, typically in volleyball
“From the ground, she watched Matt spike the ball hard. The other team didn't have a chance.”
To give or add flavor to, typically by seasoning
To augment or increase
To forcibly put an end to
To interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations
To prohibit or interdict the use, participation or inclusion of
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