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spike

UK
/spaɪk/
US
/spaɪk/
spike up

Translations

spikenoun
spikes
pl
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US
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picHausse soudaine, dans les statistiques ou les mesures.
There was a sudden spike in the number of flu cases this winter.
Il y a eu un pic soudain du nombre de cas de grippe cet hiver.
pointeObjet long et pointu en métal ou en matériau dur.
The fence was topped with iron spikes to deter intruders.
La clôture était surmontée de pointes en fer pour dissuader les intrus.
cramponChaussure ou dispositif à pointes, notamment en athlétisme.
The runner wore spikes to improve his grip on the track.
Le coureur portait des crampons pour améliorer son adhérence sur la piste.
épiInflorescence allongée dont les fleurs sont fixées directement sur l’axe.
The lavender plant produced a beautiful spike of purple flowers.
Le plant de lavande a produit un bel épi de fleurs violettes.
surtensionEn électricité : hausse brusque de tension ou de courant.
The power surge caused a spike that damaged several electronic devices.
La surtension a provoqué une pointe qui a endommagé plusieurs appareils électroniques.
clouGros clou lourd utilisé pour fixer des rails, des traverses ou de grosses pièces de bois.
The crew hammered the iron spike into the railroad tie.
L’équipe a enfoncé le clou en fer dans la traverse de chemin de fer.
Additional translations
smashDans le vocabulaire du volley-ball.
Synonyms
peak
point
pinnacle
summit
crest
tip
apex
climax
zenith
spikeverb
spiked
Past Simple
spiked
Past Participle
spiking
Gerund
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US
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augmenter brusquementHausse rapide et nette, surtout pour des valeurs, des prix ou des températures.
The temperature spiked to record highs during the heatwave.
La température a augmenté brusquement jusqu’à des records pendant la canicule.
droguerAjouter discrètement de l’alcool ou une drogue à une boisson ou à un aliment.
He spiked the punch with vodka at the party.
Il a drogué le punch avec de la vodka à la fête.
transpercerPercer ou empaler avec un objet pointu.
She accidentally spiked her finger with the needle while sewing.
Elle s’est accidentellement transpercé le doigt avec l’aiguille en cousant.
censurerEmpêcher la publication d’un texte ou d’un sujet.
The editor decided to spike the controversial article before it went to print.
Le rédacteur en chef a décidé de censurer l’article controversé avant son impression.
smasherDans le vocabulaire du volley-ball.
She spiked the ball over the net to score a point for her team.
Elle a smashé le ballon par-dessus le filet pour marquer un point pour son équipe.
hérisserFaire tenir les cheveux en mèches raides et pointues.
He spiked his hair with extra-strong gel for the concert.
Il a hérissé ses cheveux avec du gel extra-fort pour le concert.
clouerFixer ou attacher avec des pointes; emploi surtout technique.
The workers spiked the new rails onto the wooden sleepers.
Les ouvriers ont cloué les nouveaux rails sur les traverses en bois.
Synonyms
increase
rise
surge
escalate
jump
boost
climb
soar
spikeadjective
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US
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Used attributively before another noun to denote something characterized by spikes or sharp points (e.g., "spike protein", "spike heel").
à pointesSe dit d’un objet muni de pointes; emploi avant le nom.
The mechanic fitted the motorcycle with spike tires for the icy road.
Le mécanicien a équipé la moto de pneus à pointes pour la route verglacée.
Synonyms
spiky
spiked
pointed
thorny
barbed
spined
pronged
serrated
jagged

Definitions

spikenoun
A sharp increase in the magnitude or concentration of something.
There was a sudden spike in the number of flu cases this winter.
A long, thin, pointed piece of metal or another hard material.
The fence was topped with iron spikes to deter intruders.
A type of shoe with metal points on the sole, used in sports like track and field.
The runner wore spikes to improve his grip on the track.
A flower cluster in which the flowers are attached directly to the stem without stalks.
The lavender plant produced a beautiful spike of purple flowers.
A sudden, sharp increase in voltage or current in an electrical circuit.
The power surge caused a spike that damaged several electronic devices.
A large, heavy nail with a flat head, used for fastening rails, timbers, or other large pieces of wood.
The crew hammered the iron spike into the railroad tie.
A forceful downward hit of a ball, especially in volleyball.
Her powerful spike won the team the final point.
A forceful downward strike or throw of a ball, especially in sports such as volleyball or American football.
Her powerful spike sailed past the blockers for the winning point.
spikeverb
To increase sharply and suddenly.
The temperature spiked to record highs during the heatwave.
To add alcohol or a drug to a drink or food surreptitiously.
He spiked the punch with vodka at the party.
To pierce or impale with a sharp object.
She accidentally spiked her finger with the needle while sewing.
To stop the progress of something, especially a story or article, by refusing to publish it.
The editor decided to spike the controversial article before it went to print.
To hit a ball sharply downward in volleyball.
She spiked the ball over the net to score a point for her team.
To style (hair) so that it stands up in stiff, pointed strands.
He spiked his hair with extra-strong gel for the concert.
To secure or fasten with spikes.
The workers spiked the new rails onto the wooden sleepers.
spikeadjective
Relating to, resembling, or shaped like a spike; used before a noun.
The mechanic fitted the motorcycle with spike tires for the icy road.
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