spiked

Definition

  • adjective: having sharp points
  • adjective: having an inflorescence that is a 'spike'
  • synonyms: peaked, spiky, pointed

Examples

  • The second baseman was 'spiked' by the runner. [=injured by the spikes on the runner's shoes]

  • After he scored a touchdown he 'spiked' the ball in the end zone.

  • She 'spiked' the ball and scored the winning point.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) She was designed. She will be feet long when fully grown. Bigger than the T. rex. Every time we've unveiled a new asset, attendance has spiked. Global news coverage... celebrity visitors. Eyes of the world. When will she be ready? She already is. (..)
    2015 Jurassic World