spike in Latin
spike in Latin is clavus, spica — spike means a large, pointed piece of metal, or anything shaped like one.
spike in Latin
clavus
A sort of very large nail.
spica
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.
"He hammered a spike into the ground to hold the tent."
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noun A sudden, sharp increase, especially on a graph or in a price.
"The chart showed a sudden spike in visitors just after lunchtime."
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verb To add alcohol or a drug to a drink, usually without the other person knowing.
"Be careful: a friend of mine says somebody spiked his drink."
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verb To rise sharply and suddenly.
"Sales spiked in December as shoppers rushed to buy gifts."
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spike in a sentence
- He hammered a spike into the ground to hold the tent.
- Runners wear shoes with small spikes to grip the track.
- The chart showed a sudden spike in visitors just after lunchtime.
- There was a spike in demand for masks during the outbreak.
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What is "spike" in Latin?
"spike" in Latin is clavus, spica. spike means: A large, pointed piece of metal, or anything shaped like one.
How do you use "spike" in a sentence?
Example: "He hammered a spike into the ground to hold the tent." In Latin, "spike" is clavus, spica.
Are there other ways to say "spike" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "spike": clavus, spica.
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