spike
/spaɪk/
B1 · Intermediate★★★★☆
Simple Meaning
a thin, sharp piece of metal or something that looks like a sharp point
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation📰News & Media⚙️Technical
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“Be careful of the spikes on that fence — they're very sharp.”
“There was a spike in temperatures this week, so it felt really hot.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
In a violin-family instrument, the carved wooden plug which sits in the bottom block of the instrument.