1. (

• spike

) stand in the way of ;

2. (

• transfix ,
• impale ,
• empale ,
• spike

) pierce with a sharp stake or point; "impale a shrimp on a skewer" ;

3. (

• spike ,

) secure with spikes ;

4. (

• spike ,
• spike_out

) bring forth a spike or spikes; "my hyacinths and orchids are spiking now" ;

5. (

• spike ,
• lace ,
• fortify

) add alcohol to (beverages); "the punch is spiked!" ;

6. (

• spike ,

) manifest a sharp increase; "the voltage spiked" ;