The Clue
Shoot up (5 letter answer)
The Answer
SPIKE
Tags
Notes
The answer SPIKE is uncommon, appearing about once every 500 puzzles.
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Definition
SPIKE as a noun:
1. a transient variation in voltage or current
2. sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes; "spikes provide greater traction"
3. (ear, spike, capitulum) = fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn
4. (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis
5. a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline; "the seismograph showed a sharp spike in response to the temblor"
6. a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall
7. a long sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
8. any holding device consisting of a sharp-pointed object
9. a long metal nail
SPIKE as a verb:
1. stand in the way of
2. (transfix, impale, empale, spike) = pierce with a sharp stake or point; "impale a shrimp on a skewer"
3. secure with spikes
4. (spike, spike out) = bring forth a spike or spikes; "my hyacinths and orchids are spiking now"
5. (spike, lace, fortify) = add alcohol to (beverages); "the punch is spiked!"
6. manifest a sharp increase; "the voltage spiked"