to spike is to hit a high point, like the spike on an earthquake seismograph it stands out (up) against the general ups and downs of the daily grind. To peak, reach a peak.
by Karl Yurangu January 03, 2009

by Ich Ben Bruno June 16, 2010

by sammyfan711 March 29, 2005

To hammer nails into a tree trunk, as an ecological activist would, to protect the tree from being felled by loggers.
by Kerb November 27, 2004

by max hardcore January 17, 2005

Hypodermic Syringe, either homemade from a medicine dropper, or a real one. Either administers illicit drugs to the user.
From an underground folk song: I got mud in my shoe, but I ain't got no SPIKE. (I have black tar Heroin but no needle.)
by Narco April 09, 2006

Verb. In orienteering, to execute a route choice perfectly; to run directly to a control without wasting any time or effort.
by Mark Roberts August 04, 2006
