1. Having a long sharp point

1. Stand in the way of 
2. Pierce with a sharp stake or point
   - transfix, impale, empale 
3. Secure with spikes 
4. Bring forth a spike or spikes
   "my hyacinths and orchids are spiking now"
   - spike out 
5. Add alcohol to (beverages)
   "the punch is spiked!"
   - lace, fortify 
6. Manifest a sharp increase
   "the voltage spiked"

See also: pointed

Type of: alter, banish, bar, change, develop, fasten, fix, increase, modify, pierce, relegate, secure, thrust

Encyclopedia: Spike

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