spikes

Meanings

• noun

  A sharp point or projection on an object or surface.

  - "The fence was topped with sharp spikes to deter climbers."
  - "The stiletto heel is a type of spike worn on women's shoes."

• noun

  A sudden increase or peak in a particular area, such as sales or prices.

  - "The company experienced a sharp spike in profits after releasing a new product."
  - "Stock prices saw a dramatic spike following the announcement of positive earnings."

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Synonyms

button , endpin , catkin , cluster , corymb , raceme , umbel , spindle , attack , hit , road spikes , spikes , stinger , traffic spikes , cleats , studs

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with spikes
ikes , peaks , speaks , leaks , beaks , cakes,akes,akes , makes

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Variants

List of all variants of spikes that leads to same result
spike , spikelike , spikes , spiked , spiker , spikers , spiking

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Forms

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spikes, spiky, spiked

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Etymology

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Old English spica, from speicen 'to sharpen', from spic 'point, sharp end'.

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Trivia

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1. Spikes are often used in gardening to keep animals from digging up plants.

2. The term 'spike' is also used in baseball to refer to a home run hit with no bases ran.

3. In ancient Rome, gladiators wore metal spikes on their weapons to increase the chances of a fatal wound.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sharp objects: Spikes are a type of sharp object, and are often used for protection, such as on fences or shoes.

2. Peaks: Spikes can refer to a sudden increase or peak in a particular area, such as sales or prices.

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Culture

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In literature, spikes have been used as symbols of danger or protection, such as in the novel 'Lord of the Flies' by William Golding. In art, spikes have been depicted in various forms, including sculptures and paintings. In music, the term 'spike' is used in jazz music to describe a sharp, sudden note or rhythm.

How to Memorize "spikes"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a fence topped with sharp spikes. Visualize the pointed ends of the spikes and how they deter climbers.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'spikes' with the image of a porcupine, which has sharp quills that protect it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Silly Pikachu Is Punctured Everywhere' to remember the spelling of 'spikes'.

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