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1. Having a long sharp point

1. Stand in the way of
    
2. Pierce with a sharp stake or point
   "spike a shrimp on a skewer";
   - transfix, impale, empale
    
3. Secure with spikes
    
4. Bring forth a spike or spikes
   "my hyacinths and orchids are spiking now";
   - spike out
    
5. (cooking) 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

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