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- pronunciation:
- spaIk
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an object similar in appearance and function to a nail, but longer and thicker, used to fasten or secure heavy timbers, railroad tracks, or the like.
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| definition 2: |
a sharply pointed projection as on armor, a weapon, or the top of a fence post.
- similar words:
- point
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| definition 3: |
(pl.) such projections on the sole of an athletic shoe, or a pair of shoes so equipped.
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| definition 4: |
in volleyball, the act of hitting the ball sharply downward across the net.
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| related words: |
angle, bolt, nail, tack, thorn |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
spikes, spiking, spiked |
| definition 1: |
to fasten, secure, or furnish with a spike or spikes.
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| definition 2: |
to pin down or pierce with a spike or spikes.
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| definition 3: |
to obstruct or frustrate.
The manager spiked his subordinates' efforts to advance. |
| definition 4: |
(informal) to add liquor to.
He spiked the fruit punch with rum.- similar words:
- lace
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| definition 5: |
in volleyball, to hit (the ball) sharply downward across the net.
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| related words: |
penetrate, stab, stick |
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