Spike word meaning and definition
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Meaning and definition for "spike" word
[noun] a long metal nail
[noun] any holding device consisting of a long sharp-pointed object
[noun] a long sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
[noun] a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall
[noun] a transient variation in voltage or current
[noun] (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis
[noun] fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn
[verb] add alcohol beverages
[verb] bring forth a spike or spikes, as of flowers, such as hyacinths
[verb] pierce with a sharp stake or point; "impale a shrimp on a skewer"
[verb] secure with spikes
[verb] stand in the way of
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\Spike\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Spiked}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Spiking}.] 1. To fasten with spikes, or long, large nails; as, to spike down planks. 2. To set or furnish with spikes. 3. To fix on a spike. [R.] --Young. 4. To stop the vent of (a gun or cannon) by driving a spike nail, or the like into it.
\Spike\, n. [Cf. G. spieke, L. spica an ear of grain. See {Spikenard}.] (Bot.) Spike lavender. See {Lavender}. {Oil of spike} (Chem.), a colorless or yellowish aromatic oil extracted from the European broad-leaved lavender, or aspic ({Lavendula Spica}), used in artist's varnish and in veterinary medicine. It is often adulterated with oil of turpentine, which it much resembles.
Synonyms for spike
capitulum, ear, empale, fortify, impale, lace, spike out, transfix
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Let's analyse "spike" as pure text. This string has Five letters in One syllable and Two vowels. 40% of vowels is 1.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: EKIPS. Average typing speed for these characters is 1430 milliseconds. [info]
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Numerology Hearts desire number calculated from vowels:
spike: 9 + 5 = 14, reduced: 5 . and the final result is Five. |
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