noun🔗ShareStachel, DornIn a violin-family instrument, the carved wooden plug which sits in the bottom block of the instrument."The luthier carefully checked the cello's spike to ensure it was securely fitted in the bottom block. "Der Geigenbauer überprüfte sorgfältig den Stachel des Cellos, um sicherzustellen, dass er fest im unteren Block saß.musicpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStachel, DornThe spike of a cello or double bass that makes contact with the floor and supports the weight of the instrument."The cello player carefully placed the spike of the double bass on the floor to support the instrument while tuning it. "Der Cellospieler platzierte den Stachel des Kontrabasses sorgfältig auf dem Boden, um das Instrument beim Stimmen zu stützen.musicpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNagel, DornA sort of very large nail."The workers used a hammer to drive a spike deep into the railroad tie to hold the rail in place. "Die Arbeiter benutzten einen Hammer, um einen Nagel tief in die Bahnschwelle zu treiben, um die Schiene zu befestigen.materialitembuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStachel, DornA piece of pointed metal etc. set with points upward or outward."The trap was lined with spikes."Die Falle war mit Stacheln ausgekleidet.itemmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStachel, DornAnything resembling such a nail in shape."The new hiking boots had a small metal spike on the sole for better traction on the icy path. "Die neuen Wanderschuhe hatten einen kleinen Metallstachel an der Sohle für besseren Halt auf dem eisigen Weg.itemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÄhreAn ear of corn or grain."The farmer carefully harvested the ripe spike of corn. "Der Bauer erntete sorgfältig die reife Ähre des Maises.plantagriculturefoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÄhreA kind of inflorescence in which sessile flowers are arranged on an unbranched elongated axis."The sunflower's tall spike was a beautiful sight in the garden. "Die hohe Ähre der Sonnenblume war ein wunderschöner Anblick im Garten.biologyplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSpikes, Spikeschuhe(chiefly in the plural) A running shoe with spikes in the sole to provide grip."The runner tightened the spikes on her shoes before the track meet. "Die Läuferin zog die Spikes an ihren Schuhen fest, bevor der Wettkampf begann.sportwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAusschlag, SpitzeA sharp peak in a graph."The graph showed a sudden spike in absences last week, likely due to the flu. "Das Diagramm zeigte letzte Woche einen plötzlichen Ausschlag bei den Fehlzeiten, wahrscheinlich aufgrund der Grippe.statisticsmathsignfigureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnstieg, SpitzeA surge in power or in the price of a commodity etc."There was a sudden spike in the price of gasoline after the refinery fire. "Nach dem Brand der Raffinerie gab es einen plötzlichen Anstieg des Benzinpreises.energyeconomybusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbsatz, StöckelThe long, narrow part of a high-heeled shoe that elevates the heel."The woman's new shoes had a sharp spike, making them uncomfortable to walk in. "Die neuen Schuhe der Frau hatten einen spitzen Absatz, was das Gehen unbequem machte.wearstylepartitemappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNagel, Dorn, (metaphorisch) PapierkorbA long nail for storing papers by skewering them; (by extension) the metaphorical place where rejected newspaper articles are sent."The editor used a spike to secure the rejected article to the bulletin board. "Der Redakteur benutzte einen Nagel, um den abgelehnten Artikel an der Pinnwand zu befestigen.stationerymediawritingcommunicationitembusinesstechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAngriffsschlag, SchmetterschlagAn attack from, usually, above the height of the net performed with the intent to send the ball straight to the floor of the opponent or off the hands of the opposing block."The volleyball player executed a powerful spike, sending the ball crashing down to the court. "Der Volleyballspieler führte einen kraftvollen Angriffsschlag aus und schickte den Ball auf den Boden des Spielfelds.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJunger HirschAn adolescent male deer."The park ranger saw a spike browsing the bushes near the creek. "Der Parkranger sah einen jungen Hirsch, der in den Büschen in der Nähe des Baches fraß.animalagebiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareObdachlosenasylThe casual ward of a workhouse."The poor boy was sent to the spike after he was caught stealing food. "Der arme Junge wurde in das Obdachlosenasyl geschickt, nachdem er beim Stehlen von Essen erwischt wurde.buildinghistorysocietygovernmentworkplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÄhrenlavendelSpike lavender."oil of spike"Ätherisches Öl vom ÄhrenlavendelplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit Nägeln befestigen, nagelnTo fasten with spikes, or long, large nails."to spike down planks"Bretter mit Nägeln befestigen.technicalbuildingactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit Spikes versehen, mit Nägeln versehenTo set or furnish with spikes."The construction worker will spike the wooden fence posts to secure them in the ground. "Der Bauarbeiter wird die hölzernen Zaunpfosten mit Spikes versehen, um sie im Boden zu befestigen.actiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit Nägeln versehenTo embed nails into (a tree) so that any attempt to cut it down will damage equipment or injure people."The lumberjack spiked the large oak tree to prevent anyone from cutting it down. "Der Holzfäller versah die große Eiche mit Nägeln, um zu verhindern, dass sie jemand fällt.environmentpropertyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAufspießen, spießenTo fix on a spike."The carpenter spiked the new shelf to the wall. "Der Zimmermann spießte das neue Regal an der Wand auf.actionweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerwerfen, ablehnenTo discard; to decide not to publish or make public."The editor decided to spike the article because it wasn't relevant to the current news cycle. "Der Redakteur beschloss, den Artikel zu verwerfen, weil er für den aktuellen Nachrichtenzyklus nicht relevant war.mediacommunicationwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnsteigen, in die Höhe schnellenTo increase sharply."Traffic accidents spiked in December when there was ice on the roads."Die Verkehrsunfälle stiegen im Dezember sprunghaft an, als Eis auf den Straßen lag.amountbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJemanden heimlich Alkohol in ein Getränk gebenTo covertly put alcohol or another intoxicating substance into a drink."She spiked my lemonade with vodka!"Sie hat meine Limonade heimlich mit Wodka versetzt!drinksubstanceactionentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBeimischen, versetzenTo add a small amount of one substance to another."The water sample to be tested has been spiked with arsenic, antimony, mercury, and lead in quantities commonly found in industrial effluents."Die zu testende Wasserprobe wurde mit Arsen, Antimon, Quecksilber und Blei in Mengen versetzt, die üblicherweise in Industrieabwässern gefunden werden.amountsubstancefooddrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchmetternTo attack from, usually, above the height of the net with the intent to send the ball straight to the floor of the opponent or off the hands of the opposing block."The volleyball player spiked the ball, sending it straight down towards the other team's court. "Der Volleyballspieler schmetterte den Ball und schickte ihn direkt auf das Feld der gegnerischen Mannschaft.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUnbrauchbar machen, blockierenTo render (a gun) unusable by driving a metal spike into its touch hole."The soldier spiked the enemy's gun, making it useless. "Der Soldat machte die Waffe des Feindes unbrauchbar und machte sie nutzlos.militaryweapontechnicalhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDen Ball auf den Boden schlagen(football slang) To slam the football to the ground, usually in celebration of scoring a touchdown, or to stop expiring time on the game clock after snapping the ball as to save time for the losing team to attempt to score the tying or winning points."After scoring the winning touchdown, the quarterback spiked the ball in celebration. "Nachdem er den spielentscheidenden Touchdown erzielt hatte, schlug der Quarterback den Ball zur Feier des Sieges auf den Boden.sportactiongameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
