Definitions:

1. a large stout nail noun
   • they used spikes to fasten the rails to a railroad tie
2. a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal) noun
   • one of the spikes impaled him
3. a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline noun
   • the seismograph showed a sharp spike in response to the temblor
4. any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object noun
   • the spike pierced the receipts and held them in order
5. each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping, or the shoes themselves noun
   • The second baseman sharpened their spikes before every game.
6. manifest a sharp increase verb
   • the voltage spiked
7. sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes noun
   • spikes provide greater traction
8. to add alcohol to beverages verb
   • The punch is spiked!

Synonyms:

• capitulum
• ear
• empale
• impale
• lace
• spike heel
• spike out
• spindle
• stiletto heel
• transfix

NearBy Words:

• spiked
• spikelet
• spikelike
• spikemoss
• spikenard