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;
spikes provide greater traction
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;
the seismograph showed a sharp spike in response to the temblor
6.a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall
7.a long sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
8.any holding device consisting of a long sharp-pointed object
9.a long metal nail
1.stand in the way of
2.pierce with a sharp stake or point;
impale a shrimp on a skewer
3.secure with spikes
4.bring forth a spike or spikes;
my hyacinths and orchids are spiking now
5.add alcohol beverages
6.manifest a sharp increase;
the voltage spiked