spike#6 (n)

n04276531

type n
lex_filenum 06
def each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves)
examples the second baseman sharpened his spikes before every game
golfers' spikes damage the putting greens
Outgoing links
Hypernym point
Hyponym gaff
Incoming links
Hypernym gaff
Hyponym point

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