spike vs point

spike and point both are nouns.

spike and point both are verbs.

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

As nouns, point is a hypernym of spike; that is, point is a word with a broader meaning than spike:

spike: each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves)
point: sharp end

spike (noun)	point (noun)
sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes	sharp end
a large stout nail	a wall socket
any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object	the gun muzzle's direction
a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)	a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs
a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur)	the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip
a very high narrow heel on women's shoes	an outstanding characteristic
each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves)	a distinguishing or individuating characteristic
a transient variation in voltage or current	a geometric element that has position but no extension
a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline	an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
(botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis	the object of an activity
fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn	a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations
	a brief version of the essential meaning of something
	a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer
	a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
	the dot at the left of a decimal fraction
	the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
	a promontory extending out into a large body of water
	one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan
	a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch
	the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest
	any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
	a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect
	a V shape
	a very small circular shape
	a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
	an instant of time

spike (verb)	point (verb)
add alcohol to (beverages)	give a point to
bring forth a spike or spikes	repair the joints of bricks
manifest a sharp increase	indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
pierce with a sharp stake or point	indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle
secure with spikes	be a signal for or a symptom of
stand in the way of	direct into a position for use
	be positionable in a specified manner
	intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
	mark with diacritics
	mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes
	mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics
	direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
	sail close to the wind
	be oriented

spike vs point

spike and point both are nouns.

spike and point both are verbs.

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