spike vs spindle

spindle vs spike

spike and spindle both are nouns.

spike is a verb but spindle is not a verb.

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

As nouns, spike and spindle are synonyms defined as:

spike and spindle: any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object

spike (noun)	spindle (noun)
sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes	a stick or pin used to twist the yarn in spinning
a large stout nail	any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts
any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object	a piece of wood that has been turned on a lathe; used as a baluster, chair leg, etc.
a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)	any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object
a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur)	(biology) tiny fibers that are seen in cell division; the fibers radiate from two poles and meet at the equator in the middle
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)	spindle (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

Difference between spike and spindle

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