spike vs cooking

spike and cooking both are nouns.

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

spike (noun)	cooking (noun)
sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes	the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
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

spike (verb)	cooking (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