spikes

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noun (English)

1. a transient variation in voltage or currentSynonyms: spike

2. sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletesExamples: "spikes provide greater traction"Synonyms: spike

3. fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially cornSynonyms: capitulum, ear, spike

4. (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axisSynonyms: spike

5. a sharp rise followed by a sharp declineExamples: "the seismograph showed a sharp spike in response to the temblor"Synonyms: spike

6. a very high narrow heel on women's shoesSynonyms: spike, spike heel, stiletto heel

verb (English)

1. stand in the way ofSynonyms: spike

2. pierce with a sharp stake or pointExamples: "impale a shrimp on a skewer"Synonyms: empale, impale, spike, transfix

3. secure with spikesSynonyms: spike

4. bring forth a spike or spikesExamples: "my hyacinths and orchids are spiking now"Synonyms: spike, spike out

5. add alcohol to (beverages)Examples: "the punch is spiked!"Synonyms: fortify, lace, spike

6. manifest a sharp increaseExamples: "the voltage spiked"Synonyms: spike

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