spike

Example Sentences

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Popovich grabbed a courtside microphone to make a spikey announcement.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2023

In a side-by-side comparison, researchers found that S. collingwoodi spiders copied the movements of multiple spikey, aggressive species of ants such as Technomyrmex.

From Science Magazine • May 17, 2023

The spikey marginata — also known as a dragon tree — is another plant that just needs water every two weeks or so, when the soil is dry, Easton said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2022

Others have fled; a remaining skeleton crew runs its canteens and makes spikey metal obstacles to block Russian tanks and convoys.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2022

As Mrs. Weidenbach said, gooseberries are tricky things—sour to the taste and spikey with stickers.

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck