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Spike Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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spike

spike

🇺🇸 /ˈspaɪk/ · 🇬🇧 /spˈaɪk/

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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Quick facts about “spike”

Spike is a 1-syllable noun and verb. It is pronounced /ˈspaɪk/ in American English and /spˈaɪk/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 3 meanings, 9 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #11,038 among the most common English words.

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.

Rhymes

Spike rhymes with mike, vandyke, like, strike, alike, unlike, dislike and bike.

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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.