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
a matter of fact
something that can be proved and is true
It was a matter of fact that no taxes were paid by the company last year.
