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Schmetterball — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • spike noun A large, pointed piece of metal, or anything shaped like one.

Senses

Schmetterball is used for these senses in English:

  • spike (volleyball) An attack from, usually, above the height of the net performed with the intent to send the ball straight to the floor of the opponent or off the hands of the opposing block.

spike — full definition

  1. noun A large, pointed piece of metal, or anything shaped like one.
  2. noun A sudden, sharp increase, especially on a graph or in a price.
  3. verb To add alcohol or a drug to a drink, usually without the other person knowing.
  4. verb To rise sharply and suddenly.

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