[n] sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes; "spikes provide greater traction"
[n] a long metal nail
[n] any holding device consisting of a long sharp-pointed object
[n] a long sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
[n] a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall
[n] a transient variation in voltage or current
[n] (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis
[n] fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn
[v] add alcohol beverages
[v] bring forth a spike or spikes, as of flowers, such as hyacinths
[v] pierce with a sharp stake or point; "impale a shrimp on a skewer"
[v] secure with spikes
[v] stand in the way of