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- pronunciation:
- spaIk
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A spike is a heavy, metal object that is similar to a nail, but it is bigger and stronger. Spikes are used to hold down railroad tracks or hold heavy logs together.
In the old days, the railroad workers drove spikes through the pieces of wood and into the ground with heavy hammers. |
| definition 2: |
A spike is a narrow object with a sharp point.
Some of the ancient weapons had spikes all over them.Some kinds of sports shoes have spikes on the bottom to make running easier.The leaves of this plant are sharp spikes.
- similar words:
- point
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| related words: |
bolt, nail, tack, thorn |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
spikes, spiking, spiked |
| definition: |
If you spike the ball in a game of volleyball, you hit the ball over the net with a quick, strong, downward hit.
Our team spiked the ball to win the first point of the game. |
| related words: |
penetrate, stab |
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