Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

spiker

noun

/ˈspaɪ.kər/

Definition

A spiker is a person or thing that spikes, particularly in contexts such as sports or botany.

Examples

The spiker made a brilliant move, scoring the winning point in the game.
The gardener pointed out the spiker in the wheat field, noting its importance for grain production.

Meaning

In sports like volleyball, a spiker is a player who specializes in striking the ball with force to score points. In botany, it refers to a part of a plant that bears spikes or a spikelet.