n.
1.a transient variation in voltage or current
2.sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes
3.fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn
4.(botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis
5.a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline
6.a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall
7.a long sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
8.any holding device consisting of a long sharp-pointed object
9.a long metal nail spike v.
1.stand in the way of
2.pierce with a sharp stake or point
3.secure with spikes
4.bring forth a spike or spikes
5.add alcohol beverages
6.manifest a sharp increase
Idiom of the Day
hold out on (someone)
to refuse to give something to someone, to refuse to agree
The players are holding out on the owners and will not sign the new contract.
