spike

Meanings

• Noun

  A sharp point or projection.

  - "The athlete received a spike in his tire."
  - "The porcupine has many spikes on its back."

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Pronunciation

1. /spaɪk/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50279082"

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Synonyms

button , endpin , catkin , cluster , corymb , raceme , umbel , spindle , attack , hit

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with spike
tide , ride , hide , side

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Variants

List of all variants of spike that leads to same result
spike , spikelike , spikes , spiked , spiker , spikers , spiking , spike heel , spike heels , spike lavender , spike lavenders , spike glycoprotein , spike glycoproteins , spike protein , spike proteins , spike-tooth harrow , spike-tooth harrows , spike someone's guns

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Forms

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spikes, spiked

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Etymology

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Old English spic, probably from spicca 'sharp point, spear tip'.

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Trivia

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1. The Guinness World Record for the longest spike is held by a 2.17-meter (7.1-foot) long spike made of iron. It was created in 2006 by the Blacksmiths Association of South Africa.

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Related Concepts

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1. Spike protein: A protein found on the surface of certain viruses, including the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'spike' has been used metaphorically to describe sudden increases or peaks in various contexts, such as in stock markets or crime rates.

How to Memorize "spike"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sharp, pointed object, such as a thorn or a nail.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'spike' with sharp, pointed objects or sudden increases.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym S-P-I-K-E: Sharp Point Increases Knowledge Everyday.

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