spike

11 points English 5 letters Common Commonness #4,878 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

noun

a transient variation in voltage or current

verb

manifest a sharp increase

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

/spˈaɪk/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

plural spikes

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object

fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn

add alcohol to (beverages)

pierce with a sharp stake or point

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)