noun
Uncommon
spikes
Spikes (noun) means Athletic shoes fitted with small metal points on the sole for extra grip, especially in track events. Example: “The sprinter changed into her spikes just before the race.”
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Athletic shoes fitted with small metal points on the sole for extra grip, especially in track events.
"The sprinter changed into her spikes just before the race."
How to use spikes
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRunning shoes with metal points on the bottom for traction.
Common pairings
a pair of spikes
track spikes
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What does “spikes” mean?
The word “spikes” means athletic shoes fitted with small metal points on the sole for extra grip, especially in track events. In plain terms, running shoes with metal points on the bottom for traction.
How do you use “spikes” in a sentence?
Here is “spikes” used in a sentence: “The sprinter changed into her spikes just before the race.”
What part of speech is “spikes”?
“Spikes” is a noun.
Is “spikes” a common word?
“Spikes” is an uncommon word in modern English.
