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spike /ˈspaɪk/  

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  • noun
    plural spikes
    [count] :a long, thin rod that ends in a point and is often made of metal
    There are spikes on top of the fence.
    The climbers drove metal spikes into the ice.
    a railroad spike [=a large nail used to attach rails to railroad ties]
    [count] :a sudden, rapid increase in something
    There's been a spike in traffic since the new grocery store opened.
    a price spike
    [count] :a metal point attached to the bottom of shoes worn by athletes in some sports - usually plural
    I need to replace the spikes on my golf shoes.
    b spikes [plural] :shoes with metal points attached to the bottom
    Baseball players usually wear spikes.
    a pair of spikes
    c spikes [plural] :women's shoes with high, thin heels
    She wore (a pair of) spikes. [=spike heels]
    [count] :a long, narrow group of flowers that grow on one stem
    a spike of flowers = a flower spike
    verb
    spikes; spiked; spiking
    [+ obj] to add alcohol or drugs to (food or drink)
    Someone spiked the punch at the party. - often + with
    They spiked the punch with tequila.
    The brownies were spiked with marijuana.
    to add something that gives flavor or interest to (something) - usually + with
    She spiked the sauce with vinegar.
    Her writing is spiked with sarcasm.
    [no obj] chiefly US :to increase greatly in a short period of time
    The medication caused his blood pressure to spike.
    Oil and gas prices have spiked (upward) again.
    [+ obj] sports
    to hit (a volleyball) sharply downward towards the ground
    She spiked the ball and scored the winning point.
    b US :to throw (a ball) sharply downward
    After he scored a touchdown he spiked the ball in the end zone.
    [+ obj] :to form (something, such as hair) into spikes or points
    She spikes her hair.
    [+ obj] :to pierce or cut (someone or something) with a sharp point or spike
    The second baseman was spiked by the runner. [=injured by the spikes on the runner's shoes]
    [+ obj] :to prevent (something, such as a story or rumor) from being published or becoming known by many people
    The newspaper's editors spiked the article.
    spike someone's guns
    Brit :to ruin an opponent's plans

    * Các từ tương tự:
    spike heel, spiked