spike

1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈspīk

plural spikes

: a very large nail

: one of a row of pointed irons placed (as on the top of a wall) to prevent passage

b(1)

: one of several metal projections set in the sole and heel of a shoe to improve traction

(2)

spikes plural : a pair of shoes having spikes attached to the soles or soles and heels

They met when after a round of golf he came into the restaurant at which she worked—still wearing his golf spikes.

John Strege

: spindle sense 1e

: something resembling a spike: such as

: a young mackerel not over six inches (15.2 centimeters) long

: an unbranched antler of a young deer

: spike protein

Without its spikes, the pathogen can't get into human cells.

Katherine J. Wu

spikes plural : spike heel sense 2

: the act or an instance of spiking (as in volleyball)

: a pointed element in a graph or tracing

: an unusually high and sharply defined maximum (as of amplitude in a wave train)

slang : hypodermic needle

: a momentary sharp increase and fall in electric potential

also : action potential

: an abrupt sharp increase (as in prices or rates)

a spike in unemployment

a spike in the number of infections

spikelike

ˈspīk-ˌlīk How to pronounce spike (audio)

adjective

spike

2 of 3

verb

spiked; spiking

transitive verb

: to fasten or furnish with spikes

: to disable (a muzzle-loading cannon) temporarily by driving a spike into the vent

: to suppress or block completely

spiked the rumor

: to pierce or impale with or on a spike

: to reject (a story) for publication or broadcast for editorial reasons

: to add an alcoholic beverage to (a drink)

spiked the punch

: to add a foreign substance to

spike the coffee with tranquilizers

: to add something highly reactive (such as a radioactive tracer) to

: to add vitality, zest, or spice to : liven

spiked the speech with humor

spike the broth with peppers

: to drive (something, such as a volleyball) sharply downward with a hard blow

also : to throw down sharply

spiked the ball in the end zone

: to undergo a sudden sharp increase in (temperature or fever)

the patient spiked a fever of 103°

intransitive verb

: to increase sharply

battery sales spiked after the storm

spiker noun

spike

3 of 3

noun (2)

: an ear of grain

: an elongated inflorescence similar to a raceme but having the flowers sessile on the main axis see inflorescence illustration

Kids Definition

spike 1 of 3

noun

ˈspīk

: a very large nail

: something pointed like a nail

She even wanted to forget … her horrible hair, now drying into stiff spikes.

Beverly Cleary, Ramona Quimby, Age 8

: one of the metal objects attached to the heel and sole of a shoe (as a baseball shoe) to prevent slipping

spike

2 of 3

verb

spiked; spiking

: to fasten with large nails

: to pierce or cut with or on a large nail

: to hit or throw (a ball) sharply downward

: to add alcohol or drugs to

spike

3 of 3

noun

: a tight mass of grain

spikes of wheat

: a long usually rather narrow flower cluster in which the blossoms grow very close to a central stem

Medical Definition

spike 1 of 2

noun

ˈspīk

: a change (as in voltage) involving a sharp increase and fall or a recording of this: as

: the pointed element in the wave tracing in an electroencephalogram

: a sharp increase in body temperature followed by a rapid fall

a fever with spikes to 103°

c(1)

: the sharp increase and fall in the recorded action potential of a stimulated nerve cell that during the increasing phase corresponds to an inrush of sodium ions to the interior of the cell and during the decreasing phase corresponds to a slowing of the influx of sodium ions and to an increasing efflux of potassium ions to the exterior

(2)

: action potential

spike

2 of 2

transitive verb

spiked; spiking

: to undergo a sudden sharp increase in (temperature or fever) usually up to an indicated level

infected patients spiked fevers as high as 105°F

spike 1 of 2

noun

as in dart

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

dart
spear
lance
pike
shaft
javelin
harpoon
halberd
trident
halbert
gaff
leister
pikestaff

as in upturn

Synonyms & Similar Words

upturn
jump
continuation
extension
run-up
increase
appendix
uptrend
uptick
accession
increment
complement
raise
accumulation
augmentation
boost
more
rise
proliferation
collection
gathering
expansion
addition
gain
plus
step-up
accrual
supplement
accretion
assemblage
addendum

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

decrease
reduction
decline
loss
lowering
fall
depletion
falloff
shrinkage
diminution
decrement
abatement
lessening
diminishment
drop-off
deduction
step-down
subtraction

spike

2 of 2

verb

as in to stab

to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object scorpions use their stinger-equipped tails to spike their prey

Synonyms & Similar Words

stab
pierce
puncture
jab
stick
pick
spear
impale
pink
lance
gore
spit
harpoon
punch
peck
run through
slice
skewer
poke
transpierce
cut
transfix
pike
spindle
knife
bayonet
thrust
prong
prick
quill
perforate
riddle
dirk
pinprick
poniard
gimlet

as in to stimulate

to give life, vigor, or spirit to he spiked what otherwise would have been a dry economic lecture with some jokes and anecdotes

Synonyms & Similar Words

stimulate
stir
trigger
drive
fire
arouse
provoke
animate
brace
boost
spark
activate
lift
energize
fillip
cheer
electrify
rally
charge
raise
quicken
excite
motive
propel
revive
rouse
invigorate
vitalize
awaken
juice up
inspire
enliven
motivate
strengthen
jump-start
vivify
recreate
awake
move
set off
pep (up)
zip (up)
jazz (up)
liven (up)
steel
buoy
actuate
amp (up)
galvanize
incite
refresh
ginger (up)
resurrect
impel
turn on
foment
ferment
renew
instigate
kindle
inflame
wake (up)
infuse
restimulate
reactivate
fortify
embolden
enflame
rekindle
reawake
regenerate
reinvigorate
abet
recharge
hearten
enkindle
reawaken
reenergize
reanimate
resuscitate
whip (up)
revitalize
rejuvenate
refreshen

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

kill
dampen
dull
damp
knock out
drain
wear
deaden
sap
fatigue
curb
slow
undermine
wear out
weary
weaken
exhaust
restrain
harass
check
wash out
debilitate
suppress
stunt
inhibit
burn out
tucker (out)
quell
enfeeble
enervate
quench
jade
repress
discourage
still
fag
kayo
demoralize
daunt
dishearten
do in
dispirit

单词	spike
释义	spike 1 of 3 noun (1) ˈspīk plural spikes 1 : a very large nail 2 a : one of a row of pointed irons placed (as on the top of a wall) to prevent passage b(1) : one of several metal projections set in the sole and heel of a shoe to improve traction (2) spikes plural : a pair of shoes having spikes attached to the soles or soles and heels They met when after a round of golf he came into the restaurant at which she worked—still wearing his golf spikes. John Strege c : spindle sense 1e 3 : something resembling a spike: such as a : a young mackerel not over six inches (15.2 centimeters) long b : an unbranched antler of a young deer c : spike protein Without its spikes, the pathogen can't get into human cells. Katherine J. Wu 4 spikes plural : spike heel sense 2 5 : the act or an instance of spiking (as in volleyball) 6 a : a pointed element in a graph or tracing b : an unusually high and sharply defined maximum (as of amplitude in a wave train) 7 slang : hypodermic needle 8 : a momentary sharp increase and fall in electric potential also : action potential 9 : an abrupt sharp increase (as in prices or rates) a spike in unemployment a spike in the number of infections spikelike ˈspīk-ˌlīk adjective spike 2 of 3 verb spiked; spiking transitive verb 1 : to fasten or furnish with spikes 2 a : to disable (a muzzle-loading cannon) temporarily by driving a spike into the vent b : to suppress or block completely spiked the rumor 3 a : to pierce or impale with or on a spike b : to reject (a story) for publication or broadcast for editorial reasons 4 a : to add an alcoholic beverage to (a drink) spiked the punch b : to add a foreign substance to spike the coffee with tranquilizers c : to add something highly reactive (such as a radioactive tracer) to d : to add vitality, zest, or spice to : liven spiked the speech with humor spike the broth with peppers 5 : to drive (something, such as a volleyball) sharply downward with a hard blow also : to throw down sharply spiked the ball in the end zone 6 : to undergo a sudden sharp increase in (temperature or fever) the patient spiked a fever of 103° intransitive verb : to increase sharply battery sales spiked after the storm spiker noun spike 3 of 3 noun (2) 1 : an ear of grain 2 : an elongated inflorescence similar to a raceme but having the flowers sessile on the main axis see inflorescence illustration Synonyms Verb gore harpoon impale jab lance peck pick pierce pink puncture run through skewer spear spit stab stick transfix transpierce See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb Someone spiked the punch at the party. The medication caused his blood pressure to spike. She spiked the ball and scored the winning point. After he scored a touchdown he spiked the ball in the end zone. Word History Etymology Noun (1) Middle English, probably from Old Norse spīk splinter & spīkr spike; akin to Middle Dutch spiker spike — more at spoke Noun (2) Middle English spik, from Latin spica — more at spine First Known Use Noun (1) 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 1624, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun (2) 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing spike spike heel spike protein spike lavender spike-tooth harrow spike someone's guns spike glycoprotein spike heel spike protein spike lavender spike-tooth harrow spike someone's guns spike glycoprotein Kids Definition spike 1 of 3 noun ˈspīk 1 : a very large nail 2 : something pointed like a nail She even wanted to forget … her horrible hair, now drying into stiff spikes. Beverly Cleary, Ramona Quimby, Age 8 3 : one of the metal objects attached to the heel and sole of a shoe (as a baseball shoe) to prevent slipping spike 2 of 3 verb spiked; spiking 1 : to fasten with large nails 2 : to pierce or cut with or on a large nail 3 : to hit or throw (a ball) sharply downward 4 : to add alcohol or drugs to spike 3 of 3 noun 1 : a tight mass of grain spikes of wheat 2 : a long usually rather narrow flower cluster in which the blossoms grow very close to a central stem Medical Definition spike 1 of 2 noun ˈspīk : a change (as in voltage) involving a sharp increase and fall or a recording of this: as a : the pointed element in the wave tracing in an electroencephalogram b : a sharp increase in body temperature followed by a rapid fall a fever with spikes to 103° c(1) : the sharp increase and fall in the recorded action potential of a stimulated nerve cell that during the increasing phase corresponds to an inrush of sodium ions to the interior of the cell and during the decreasing phase corresponds to a slowing of the influx of sodium ions and to an increasing efflux of potassium ions to the exterior (2) : action potential spike 2 of 2 transitive verb spiked; spiking : to undergo a sudden sharp increase in (temperature or fever) usually up to an indicated level infected patients spiked fevers as high as 105°F spike 1 of 2 noun 1 as in dart Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance dart spear lance pike shaft javelin harpoon halberd trident halbert gaff leister pikestaff 2 as in upturn Synonyms & Similar Words upturn jump continuation extension run-up increase appendix uptrend uptick accession increment complement raise accumulation augmentation boost more rise proliferation collection gathering expansion addition gain plus step-up accrual supplement accretion assemblage addendum Antonyms & Near Antonyms decrease reduction decline loss lowering fall depletion falloff shrinkage diminution decrement abatement lessening diminishment drop-off deduction step-down subtraction See More spike 2 of 2 verb 1 as in to stab to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object scorpions use their stinger-equipped tails to spike their prey Synonyms & Similar Words stab pierce puncture jab stick pick spear impale pink lance gore spit harpoon punch peck run through slice skewer poke transpierce cut transfix pike spindle knife bayonet thrust prong prick quill perforate riddle dirk pinprick poniard gimlet 2 as in to stimulate to give life, vigor, or spirit to he spiked what otherwise would have been a dry economic lecture with some jokes and anecdotes Synonyms & Similar Words stimulate stir trigger drive fire arouse provoke animate brace boost spark activate lift energize fillip cheer electrify rally charge raise quicken excite motive propel revive rouse invigorate vitalize awaken juice up inspire enliven motivate strengthen jump-start vivify recreate awake move set off pep (up) zip (up) jazz (up) liven (up) steel buoy actuate amp (up) galvanize incite refresh ginger (up) resurrect impel turn on foment ferment renew instigate kindle inflame wake (up) infuse restimulate reactivate fortify embolden enflame rekindle reawake regenerate reinvigorate abet recharge hearten enkindle reawaken reenergize reanimate resuscitate whip (up) revitalize rejuvenate refreshen Antonyms & Near Antonyms kill dampen dull damp knock out drain wear deaden sap fatigue curb slow undermine wear out weary weaken exhaust restrain harass check wash out debilitate suppress stunt inhibit burn out tucker (out) quell enfeeble enervate quench jade repress discourage still fag kayo demoralize daunt dishearten do in dispirit See More
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spike

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