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spike vs spear

spear vs spike

spike and spear both are nouns.

spike and spear both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spike Yes No Yes No
spear Yes No Yes No
As verbs, spear is a hyponym of spike; that is, spear is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than spike:
  • spike: pierce with a sharp stake or point
  • spear: pierce with a spear
Other hyponyms of spike include pin.
spike (noun) spear (noun)
sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
a large stout nail an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
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) spear (verb)
add alcohol to (beverages) pierce with a spear
bring forth a spike or spikes thrust up like a spear
manifest a sharp increase
pierce with a sharp stake or point
secure with spikes
stand in the way of
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