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implement vs spike

spike vs implement

implement and spike both are nouns.

implement and spike both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
implement Yes No Yes No
spike Yes No Yes No
As nouns, spike is a hyponym of implement; that is, spike is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than implement:
  • implement: instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
  • spike: a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
Other hyponyms of implement include bar, beater, brush, buff, buffer, candlesnuffer, cleaning device, cleaning equipment, cleaning implement, eraser, fire iron, flail, hook, branding iron, iron, leather strip, needle, oar, rod, sharpener, snuffer, fishgig, fizgig, gig, lance, spear, sports implement, stick, stick, stirrer, strickle, swab, flyswat, flyswatter, swatter, tool, tuning fork, utensil, writing implement.
implement (noun) spike (noun)
instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes
a large stout nail
any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object
a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
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
implement (verb) spike (verb)
pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue add alcohol to (beverages)
ensure observance of laws and rules bring forth a spike or spikes
apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design manifest a sharp increase
pierce with a sharp stake or point
secure with spikes
stand in the way of
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