spike vs spadix

spike and spadix both are nouns.

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

spike (noun)	spadix (noun)
sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes	the fleshy axis of a spike often surrounded by a spathe
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)	spadix (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