spike
espigão
definition
verb
she spiked another oyster
impale on or pierce with a sharp point.
his hair was matted and spiked with blood
form into or cover with sharp points.
noun
The spikes dug into the thin material of the bags, and dirt began to leak out.
a thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, or another rigid material.
the oil price spike
a sharp increase in the magnitude or concentration of something.
translation of 'spike'
noun
espigão,
grampo,
cravo,
cavilha,
ponta de ferro,
pua,
escápula,
prego
example
he queued at the soup kitchen or the 'spike'
Its voracious demand for raw materials has caused prices to 'spike' .
We are currently getting an enormous boost from increased military spending, tax cuts and a temporary 'spike' in mortgage activity for new homes and refinancing.
Alcohol is still the most common substance used to 'spike' drinks, but spiking with drugs is on the increase.
And, if you're illuminating things away from the house, like your trees, get some outdoor floodlight holders that you can 'spike' right into the ground.
And just this week, it was announced that supplies are dwindling and prices are expected to 'spike' as weather warms.
he doubted they would 'spike' the entire effort over this one negotiation
Mavale was about to spin around when he felt a cold 'spike' of metal feel its way through his thin hair.
I polished my axe and the 'spike' on the shield, put on my armor and went out of the tent.
She had insisted on all of them bringing their own water bottles, certain that the geniuses over in the football team would 'spike' the punch.
There was no way to simulate a 'spike' of that magnitude.
We have got the posters and cards up everywhere, and my staff will be slipping drink hangers into unattended drinks to show just how easy it is to 'spike' a drink.
the oil price 'spike'
oil prices would 'spike' and fall again
If oil prices 'spike' upwards and inflation rises, interest rates will go up too.
If one were to have a voltage 'spike' , the consequences could be disastrous.
'spike' the liquid with lime or lemon juice
The U.S. imports nearly all of its coffee, and those prices periodically 'spike' and have climbed steadily.
the oil price 'spike'
And a sharp 'spike' in interest rates would hurt some homeowners who have just got their foot on the housing ladder.
Was the decision to 'spike' Sherman's story journalistic, political, or merely financial?
oil prices would 'spike' and fall again
The power has gone out and even when it's on there appear to be beefy dips and surges on the line - so large in fact that one particular voltage 'spike' took out my TV in an impressive cloud of smoke.
Sometimes, a mere shut down of power or an electrical surge that emits a strong voltage 'spike' can even destroy highly sophisticated RAID storage systems.
Drinking caffeinated beverages can temporarily cause a 'spike' in your blood pressure.
Childhood obesity has tripled over the past 20 years, a significant 'spike' in a relatively short time, he says.
When only promotions are used, a brand experiences a short-term 'spike' in sales, followed by a steady decline until sales return to relative equilibrium and normal purchase cycles resume.
Date rape drugs are used to 'spike' victims' drinks, causing memory loss so they are vulnerable to sex attacks.
I nearly died when I was 13 after I got impaled on a metal 'spike' .
The price might initially 'spike' up, but analysts predict it won't last long.
Credits: Google Translate
