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spike
/spaɪk/
noun
kolec
Also
szpikulec(m)
Definition
A thin, sharp, pointed piece of metal or wood, often used to fasten things or to pierce.
Examples
He hammered a metal spike into the ground to secure the tent.
Wbił metalowy kolec w ziemię, aby zabezpieczyć namiot.
The fence had sharp spikes on top to prevent climbing.
Płot miał ostre kolce na górze, aby uniemożliwić wspinaczkę.
Collocations
metal spikesharp spikeice spike
noun
skok
Also
wzrost(m)
Definition
A sudden, sharp increase in the amount or level of something.
Examples
There was a sudden spike in temperatures over the weekend.
W weekend nastąpił nagły skok temperatur.
The company reported a spike in sales after the advertisement.
Firma odnotowała wzrost sprzedaży po reklamie.
Collocations
price spikedata spikeenergy spike
verb
przebić
Also
gwałtownie wzrosnąćpodnieść
Definition
To pierce or fasten with a spike; or to cause a sudden, sharp increase in something.
Examples
The athlete managed to spike the ball over the net.
Sportowiec zdołał przebić piłkę nad siatką.
Rumors of a merger caused the stock price to spike.
Plotki o fuzji spowodowały gwałtowny wzrost ceny akcji.
They decided to spike the drinks with a little extra alcohol.
Postanowili podnieść zawartość alkoholu w napojach.
Collocations
spike the ballspike pricesspike interest
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