plural of track spike

(transitive) to cause to become spiky / (intransitive) to become spiky / (intransitive) to increase sharply

(historical, weaponry) A small blade or spike on the rear end of a spear, used as a counter-balance and as backup if the spear broke.

Synonym of spike strip

Synonym of spike strip

plural of spike oil

oil of spike

(obsolete, nautical) A platform before the mizzenmast of a vessel, used in Arctic voyages so that a sailor standing on it can see further ahead and pilot the ship out of the ice.

plural of spike plank

(rail transport) A type of large nail with an offset head used to fasten a rail or base plate to a wooden railroad tie/sleeper.