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a transient variation in voltage or current sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes; "spikes provide greater traction" ear: fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis stand in the way of a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline; "the seismograph showed a sharp spike in response to the temblor" transfix: pierce with a sharp stake or point; "impale a shrimp on a skewer" a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall secure with spikes a long sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal) bring forth a spike or spikes; "my hyacinths and orchids are spiking now" any holding device consisting of a sharp-pointed object add alcohol to (beverages); "the punch is spiked!" a long metal nail manifest a sharp increase; "the voltage spiked"
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(L. spica, an ear of grain) An inflorescence in which the main axis is elongated and the flowers are sessile.
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Spike: One of the five basic hoof shapes listed in the eagle eye approach suggested by Scott Simpson, CJF. The Spike pattern is generally square, with straight quarters and sharply turned in heels. The widest point of the foot is midway between the toe and heels.
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(Hunting) A yearling bull elk with spike antlers that have no tines.
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An EEG pattern strongly correlated with seizures;
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