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Synonyms of SPIKES

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SPIKES: definition and more

28 synonyms in 17 meanings 25 playable in Scrabble US

Synonyms of SPIKES by meaning

noun

  1. a transient variation in voltage or current

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

  3. fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn

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

  5. a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline

  6. a very high narrow heel on women's shoes

    Also: spike heel, stiletto heel.

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

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

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

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

  11. a large stout nail

verb

  1. stand in the way of

  2. pierce with a sharp stake or point

  3. secure with spikes

  4. bring forth a spike or spikes

    Also: spike out.

  5. add alcohol to (beverages)

  6. manifest a sharp increase