SPIKE

Definition

1. verb stand in the way of.
2. verb pierce with a sharp stake or point. — synonyms: transfix, impale, empale
3. verb secure with spikes.
4. verb bring forth a spike or spikes. — synonyms: spike_out
5. verb add alcohol to (beverages). — synonyms: lace, fortify
6. verb manifest a sharp increase.
7. noun a transient variation in voltage or current.
8. noun sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes.
9. noun fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn. — synonyms: ear, capitulum
10. noun (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis.
11. noun a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline.
12. noun a very high narrow heel on women's shoes. — synonyms: spike_heel, stiletto_heel
13. noun each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves).
14. noun a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur).
15. noun a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal).
16. noun any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object. — synonyms: spindle
17. noun a large stout nail.