spike — a sharp pointed piece of metal or wood
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sharp pointed piece of metal or wood
Pronunciation (IPA): /spaɪk/
Example Sentences
- My heart rate spiked when I saw the spider on my keyboard.
- The company's stock price spiked after the CEO's announcement.
- He accidentally spiked his coffee with hot sauce instead of sugar.
spike
NOUN[/spaɪk/]
a sharp pointed piece of metal or wood
a sharp pointed piece of metal or wood
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word spike derives from Middle English 'spik', which is thought to originate from Old Norse or Scandinavian languages denoting a pointed, sharp object. Over time, the meaning expanded to include the sense of a sudden, sharp increase.
Breakdown
The word consists of the Old Norse root 'spik' meaning 'nail' or 'thorn', with the Middle English form 'spike' developing to encompass both the physical object and its metaphorical sense of a sharp rise or peak.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My heart rate spiked when I saw the spider on my keyboard.”
“The company's stock price spiked after the CEO's announcement.”
“He accidentally spiked his coffee with hot sauce instead of sugar.”
“Internet usage spikes during major sports events.”
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