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Spike /spaɪk/

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

Definition

noun
  1. In a violin-family instrument, the carved wooden plug which sits in the bottom block of the instrument.
noun
  1. The spike of a cello or double bass that makes contact with the floor and supports the weight of the instrument.
noun
  1. A sort of very large nail.
  2. A piece of pointed metal etc. set with points upward or outward.
    “The trap was lined with spikes.”
Synonyms button endpin catkin cluster corymb raceme

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