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piton vs spike

spike vs piton

piton and spike both are nouns.

piton is not a verb while spike is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
piton Yes No No No
spike Yes No Yes No
As nouns, spike is a hypernym of piton; that is, spike is a word with a broader meaning than piton:
  • piton: a metal spike with a hole for a rope; mountaineers drive it into ice or rock to use as a hold
  • spike: sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes
Other hypernyms of piton include climbing equipment, rock-climbing equipment.
piton (noun) spike (noun)
a metal spike with a hole for a rope; mountaineers drive it into ice or rock to use as a hold 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
piton (verb) spike (verb)
add alcohol to (beverages)
bring forth a spike or spikes
manifest a sharp increase
pierce with a sharp stake or point
secure with spikes
stand in the way of
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