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 September 24, 2007
by Ich Ben Bruno June 15, 2010
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
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by max hardcore January 18, 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 February 12, 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