spikes
nounUK /spaɪks/
US /spaɪks/
Sharp points that stick up.
The dinosaur had big spikes on its back.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The pointed metal pieces on the bottom of sports shoes that help you grip the ground.
He put on his spikes before the race.
3. A sudden sharp increase in something.
There were spikes in electricity use during the storm.
4. To hit a ball sharply downward in sports.
She spiked the volleyball over the net.