spikes

spike[ 'spaiks ]

• n.
  • a transient variation in voltage or current
  • sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes

    "spikes provide greater traction"

  • fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn

    同义词：earcapitulum

  • (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis
  • a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline

    "the seismograph showed a sharp spike in response to the temblor"

  • a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall
  • a long sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
  • any holding device consisting of a sharp-pointed object
  • a long metal nail
• v.
  • stand in the way of
  • pierce with a sharp stake or point

    同义词：transfiximpaleempale

  • secure with spikes
  • bring forth a spike or spikes

    同义词：spike out

  • add alcohol to (beverages)

    "the punch is spiked!"

    同义词：lacefortify

  • manifest a sharp increase

    "the voltage spiked"