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Spike

Spyk

/ˈspaɪk/

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spike

Dictionary meaning

Sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes.

Examples

  • Spikes provide greater traction.
  • They used spikes to fasten the rails to a railroad tie.

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