spike in French
spike in French is crampons, pointe, clou — spike means a large, pointed piece of metal, or anything shaped like one.
spike in French
crampons
pointe
A sort of very large nail.
clou
A sort of very large nail.
pic
(by extension) Anything resembling such a nail in shape.
pieu
(by extension) Anything resembling such a nail in shape.
pique
(by extension) Anything resembling such a nail in shape.
épi
An ear of corn or grain.
What does "spike" mean?
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noun A large, pointed piece of metal, or anything shaped like one.
"The fence was topped with metal spikes to deter climbers."
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noun A sudden, sharp increase, especially on a graph or in a price.
"There was a spike in demand for masks during the outbreak."
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verb To add alcohol or a drug to a drink, usually without the other person knowing.
"Someone spiked the punch at the party."
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verb To rise sharply and suddenly.
"Traffic on the site spiked after the story went viral."
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spike in a sentence
- The fence was topped with metal spikes to deter climbers.
- There was a spike in demand for masks during the outbreak.
- Electricity prices saw a spike after the cold snap.
- Someone spiked the punch at the party.
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What is "spike" in French?
"spike" in French is crampons, pointe, clou. spike means: A large, pointed piece of metal, or anything shaped like one.
How do you use "spike" in a sentence?
Example: "The fence was topped with metal spikes to deter climbers." In French, "spike" is crampons, pointe, clou.
Are there other ways to say "spike" in French?
Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "spike": crampons, pointe, clou, pic, pieu, pique.
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