Spike (journalism)
WordNet

noun


(1)   Sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes
"Spikes provide greater traction"
(2)   A long metal nail
(3)   Any holding device consisting of a sharp-pointed object
(4)   A long sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
(5)   A sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall
(6)   A transient variation in voltage or current
(7)   A sharp rise followed by a sharp decline
"The seismograph showed a sharp spike in response to the temblor"
(8)   (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis
(9)   Fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn

verb


(10)   Manifest a sharp increase
"The voltage spiked"
(11)   Add alcohol to (beverages)
"The punch is spiked!"
(12)   Bring forth a spike or spikes
"My hyacinths and orchids are spiking now"
(13)   Secure with spikes
(14)   Pierce with a sharp stake or point
"Impale a shrimp on a skewer"
(15)   Stand in the way of
 
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