fix vs spike

fix and spike both are nouns.

fix and spike both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
fix	Yes	No	Yes	No
spike	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, spike is a hyponym of fix; that is, spike is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fix:

fix: cause to be firmly attached
spike: secure with spikes

Other hyponyms of fix include strap, bind, tie, rig, bitt, latch, garter, chain, cable, picket, rope up, cinch, girth, bandage, bind, cramp, cleat, anchor, cast anchor, drop anchor, anchor, ground, moor, berth, moor, tie up, run up, sew, sew together, stitch, crank, noose, chock, brad, bight, belay, belay, bar, clamp, velcro, stay, clinch, clinch, lock, lock up, hasp, zip, zip up, zipper, tack, string, hook, belt, cement, grout, staple, rivet, button, pin, hang, hang up, hang, deposit, lodge, stick, wedge, entrench, intrench, buckle, clasp, brooch, clasp, stake, wire, coapt, joggle, joint, toggle.

fix (noun)	spike (noun)
the act of putting something in working order again	sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes
an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear	a large stout nail
a determination of the place where something is	any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object
something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug	a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
informal terms for a difficult situation	a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur)
	a very high narrow heel on women's shoes
	each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves)
	a transient variation in voltage or current
	a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline
	(botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis
	fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn

fix (verb)	spike (verb)
make infertile	add alcohol to (beverages)
make fixed, stable or stationary	bring forth a spike or spikes
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken	manifest a sharp increase
kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study	pierce with a sharp stake or point
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc	secure with spikes
decide upon or fix definitely	stand in the way of
take vengeance on or get even
cause to be firmly attached
put (something somewhere) firmly
prepare for eating by applying heat
set or place definitely
to be about to do something
influence an event or its outcome by illegal means

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