'spike' in a sentence

: a transient variation in voltage or current

: sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes

: fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn

: (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis

: a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline

: a very high narrow heel on women's shoes

: each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves)

: a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur)

: a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)

: any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object

: a large stout nail

: stand in the way of

: pierce with a sharp stake or point

: secure with spikes

: bring forth a spike or spikes

: add alcohol to (beverages)

: manifest a sharp increase