spikes

"The luthier carefully examined the violin's spikes to ensure they were properly fitted. "

"The cellist adjusted the spike of her instrument to the correct height before starting to play. "

"The construction workers used heavy hammers to drive the thick, iron spikes into the wooden beams of the bridge. "

"The trap was lined with spikes."

"The old fence had spikes along the top to deter climbers. "

"The farmer harvested several spikes of corn from his field. "

"The gardener admired the tall spikes of lavender flowers in the garden, each one covered with tiny, fragrant blossoms. "

"The track team wears spikes to prevent slipping during races. "

"The graph showed spikes in website traffic every evening after 8 PM. "

"There were unexpected spikes in the price of gasoline last week. "

"She walked carefully across the uneven pavement, worried about getting her spikes caught in a crack. "

"The editor sighed and said the article was going to the spikes, meaning it wouldn't be published. "

"The volleyball team practiced their spikes to improve their offensive game. "

"During our hike, we saw several deer, including a few spikes grazing in the meadow. "

"During the harsh winter months, the spikes offered a meager but vital shelter for the homeless. "

"oil of spike"

"to spike down planks"

"The construction worker spikes the wooden planks together to build a sturdy fence. "

"The activists threatened to spike the old-growth trees to prevent the logging company from cutting them down. "

"The angry worker spikes the incorrect invoices onto the metal rod. "

"The editor decided to spike the article because it contained too many factual errors. "

"Traffic accidents spiked in December when there was ice on the roads."

"She spiked my lemonade with vodka!"

"The water sample to be tested has been spiked with arsenic, antimony, mercury, and lead in quantities commonly found in industrial effluents."

"The volleyball player jumps high and spikes the ball over the net, aiming for the empty spot on the opponent's court. "

"The retreating soldiers, knowing the enemy would soon arrive, spiked the cannons to prevent them from being used against their own forces. "

"The football team spiked the ball after scoring a touchdown, celebrating their victory. "

"The police laid out the spikes across the road to stop the fleeing suspect's car. "

"The runner put on her spikes before the track meet to get a better grip on the ground. "