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Meaning of the word spikes in English

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spikes

Noun

1.

a thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, or another rigid material.

Synonym:
prongbarbpointskewerstakespitprojectiontinenailpinspurpitonfidpricketthornspinepricklebristlespicule
2.

a sharp increase in the magnitude or concentration of something.

Example:
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the oil price spike

Verb

1.

impale on or pierce with a sharp point.

Example:
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she spiked another oyster
Synonym:
impalespearskewerpiercepenetrateperforatestabrun throughstickspittransfixtranspierce
2.

form into or cover with sharp points.

Example:
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his hair was matted and spiked with blood
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