Spike
/spaΙͺk/
The meaning and definition of Spike, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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A piece of pointed metal etc. set with points upward or outward.
βThe trap was lined with spikes.β
- Anything resembling such a nail in shape.
verb
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To covertly put alcohol or another intoxicating substance into a drink.
βShe spiked my lemonade with vodka!β
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To add a small amount of one substance to another.
βThe water sample to be tested has been spiked with arsenic, antimony, mercury, and lead in quantities commonly found in industrial effluents.β
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Synonyms
catkin cluster corymb raceme umbel spindle
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