spikes

Meanings

Noun

• 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
• (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis
• a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline
• a very high narrow heel on women's shoes
• each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves)
  • "the second baseman sharpened his spikes before every game"
  • "golfers' spikes damage the putting greens"
• a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur)
• a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
  • "one of the spikes impaled him"
• any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object
• a large stout nail
  • "they used spikes to fasten the rails to a railroad tie"
• plural of spike
• A pair of athletic shoes equipped with spikes on the sole and heel for better traction.
• Synonym of spike strip.

Verb

• stand in the way of
• pierce with a sharp stake or point
• secure with spikes
• bring forth a spike or spikes
• add alcohol to (beverages)
• manifest a sharp increase
• third-person singular simple present indicative of spike

Synonyms

capitulum, cleats, ear, empale, fortify, impale, lace, spike, spike heel, spike out, spike strip, spindle, stiletto heel, studs, transfix