spike
//spaɪk//
Noun
spikeSingular
spikesPlural
1
A thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, or another rigid material.
The fence was topped with metal spikes to prevent intruders.
2
A sharp increase in the level or rate of something.
There was a spike in electricity prices last summer.
3
Each of several metal points set into the sole of a running shoe or cleats to prevent slipping.
The runner replaced the worn spikes on her track shoes before the race.
Verb
spikeInfinitive
spikePresent tense
spikedPast tense
spikedPast participle
spikingPresent participle
spikesThird-person singular
1
To impale on or pierce with a sharp point.
He spiked the paper on the metal holder.
2
To add alcohol or a drug to food or drink surreptitiously.
Someone spiked her drink at the party.
3
To increase sharply and suddenly.
Oil prices spiked after the announcement.