spike - Meaning in Punjabi

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spike - Meaning in Punjabi

spike Word Forms & Inflections

Definitions and Meaning of spike in English

spike noun

1. a large stout nail

   Example

   • "they used spikes to fasten the rails to a railroad tie"
2. fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn

   Synonyms

   capitulum, ear

   ਸਿੱਟਾ, ...Subscribe

3. (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis
4. a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline

   Example

   • "the seismograph showed a sharp spike in response to the temblor"
5. a transient variation in voltage or current
6. a very high narrow heel on women's shoes

   Synonyms

   spike heel, stiletto heel

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

   Examples

   • "golfers' spikes damage the putting greens"
   • "the second baseman sharpened his spikes before every game"
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)

   Example

   • "one of the spikes impaled him"
10. any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object

    Synonyms

    spindle

    Example

    • "the spike pierced the receipts and held them in order"
11. sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes

    Example

    • "spikes provide greater traction"

spike verb

1. manifest a sharp increase

   Example

   • "the voltage spiked"
2. add alcohol to (beverages)

   Synonyms

   fortify, lace

   Example

   • "the punch is spiked!"
3. bring forth a spike or spikes

   Synonyms

   spike out

   Example

   • "my hyacinths and orchids are spiking now"
4. secure with spikes
5. pierce with a sharp stake or point

   Synonyms

   empale, impale, transfix

   Example

   • "impale a shrimp on a skewer"
6. stand in the way of

Synonyms of spike

• spindle
• spike heel, stiletto heel
• capitulum, ear
• fortify, lace
• spike out
• empale, impale, transfix

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