spike

Definitions of spike
  1. noun
    sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes
    synonyms: spikes
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    types:
    klimhaak
    a metal spike with a hole for a rope; mountaineers drive it into ice or rock to use as a hold
    type of:
    sportuitrusting
    equipment needed to participate in a particular sport
  2. noun
    a large stout nail
    synonyms: spikes
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    type of:
    nagel, spijker
    a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener
  3. noun
    any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object
    synonyms: spikes
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