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Spike Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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spike

[spaɪk ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

in sports

A sharp point or pointed part of a weapon, tool, or object.

Synonyms

point, prong, tip.

Examples of usage

  • He was hit by a spike in the leg during the game.
  • The volleyball player spiked the ball over the net.
Context #2 | Noun

in nature

A slender, pointed piece of metal or wood.

Synonyms

point, shard, stake.

Examples of usage

  • The hiker used a spike to secure the tent in the ground.
  • The pine tree had long spikes on its branches.
Context #3 | Verb

in sports

To hit or kick a ball forcefully downward with an overhand motion.

Synonyms

slam, smash, spike down.

Examples of usage

  • He spiked the volleyball for a point.
  • The player spiked the football into the end zone.

Translations

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Origin of 'spike'

The word 'spike' has origins in Old English 'spīca', meaning 'a nail'. Over time, the term evolved to represent a sharp pointed object or a forceful action. In sports, 'spike' gained popularity as a term for a powerful hit or kick. Today, it is commonly used in various contexts to describe pointed objects or forceful actions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,038, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.