from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A long, thick, sharp-pointed piece of wood or metal.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A pair of athletic shoes having such projections.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A pair of spike heels.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A sharp momentary increase in voltage or electric current.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
verb-transitive
Football To throw (the ball) down in a spike.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Informal To add a poison or other chemical to: a drink spiked with barbituates.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Informal To add alcoholic liquor to: spiked the punch with rum.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Informal To add excitement or vitality to: spiked the speech with many jokes.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Informal To add flavor or spice to: "several herb vinegars, including one . . . spiked with colorful chive blossoms” ( New England Living).
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
verb
To fasten or furnish with.
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To disable (a muzzle-loading cannon) temporarily by driving a spike into the vent.
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To suppress or block completely.
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To pierce or impale with or on a spike.
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To reject (as a story) for publication or broadcast for editorial reasons.
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