Unspike
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Unspike is a verb meaning To remove a spike from.
Meaning
To remove a spike from.
More Meanings
- To make or become less spiky.
- To return to a normal level after a very high spike.
- To neutralize the alcohol (or other adulterant) in a food, drink, or other substance.
- An instance of unspiking (any sense).
Example Sentences
unspiking the vent of a cannon
Machine automatically unspikes the old bag and spikes the new bag .
He can easily unspike his hair and float the skateboard down the river.
To unspike a cannon, attempt to drive the spike into the bore with a punch; if this succeeds, and the bore be obstructed, introduce powder into the vent to force the obstacle out.
Word Forms
- unspikes
- unspiking
- unspiked
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include despike, despine, unspit, unsnag, spike, unimpale.
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