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Verb spike out has 1 sense
- spike, spike out - bring forth a spike or spikes; "my hyacinths and orchids are spiking now"
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Spike Out
Definition:
(verb) To forcefully, aggressively, or quickly extend or protrude something.
(noun) A distinctive and prominent point or projection.
(noun) An aggressive and powerful attack or maneuver, especially in sports.
Sample Sentences:
Verb:
- When threatened, porcupines spike out their quills as a defense mechanism.
- The cat got scared and spiked out its fur, trying to appear larger.
- She spiked out her hand to grab the falling object, preventing it from hitting the ground.
Noun:
- The mountain peak had sharp spikes jutting out at irregular intervals.
- The architect incorporated a metal spike out of the building's rooftop as a unique design element.
- In football, the striker's sudden spike out into the open field caught the defenders off guard.
Noun - Related to Sports:
- The volleyball player executed a powerful spike out, scoring a point for her team.
- The basketball player's spike out from the three-point line secured a crucial victory for his team.
- He managed to spike the ball out over the net, scoring a perfect shot in a game of tennis.
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