Spike ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Spike ( noun )

1. A thin, pointed piece of metal or wood.
2. A sudden increase or peak, such as in temperature or activity.
3. A type of athletic shoe with pointed protrusions on the sole for traction.
4. A long, pointed flower cluster on certain plants.

Origin:

From old norse spīk, meaning 'a large nail'.

Examples:

1. She impaled the paper with a spike.
2. There was a spike in the number of cases this week.
3. The athlete wore spikes during the race.
4. The cactus had a large spike on each stem.
5. The temperature spike caused the air conditioning to turn on.

(As a verb)

Spike ( verb )

1. A thin, pointed piece of metal or wood.
2. A sudden increase or peak, such as in temperature or activity.
3. A type of athletic shoe with pointed protrusions on the sole for traction.
4. A long, pointed flower cluster on certain plants.

Origin:

From old norse spīk, meaning 'a large nail'.

Examples:

1. She impaled the paper with a spike.
2. There was a spike in the number of cases this week.
3. The athlete wore spikes during the race.
4. The cactus had a large spike on each stem.
5. The temperature spike caused the air conditioning to turn on.