Spike

/spaΙͺk/

The meaning and definition of Spike, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A piece of pointed metal etc. set with points upward or outward.
    β€œThe trap was lined with spikes.”
  2. Anything resembling such a nail in shape.
verb
  1. To covertly put alcohol or another intoxicating substance into a drink.
    β€œShe spiked my lemonade with vodka!”
  2. To add a small amount of one substance to another.
    β€œThe water sample to be tested has been spiked with arsenic, antimony, mercury, and lead in quantities commonly found in industrial effluents.”
Synonyms catkin cluster corymb raceme umbel spindle

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