spiker
Americannoun
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a pointed, perforated tube connected to a garden hose, pushed into the soil for deep watering.
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Volleyball. a player who spikes the ball.
Etymology
Origin of spiker
Example Sentences
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Cuban-born Wilfredo Leon, who competes as an outside hitter for Poland, is known as the Cristiano Ronaldo of volleyball for his skill as an outside spiker.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 2, 2021
A Norwegian crane operator posted a message on the rig’s Facebook page: “Malta og spiker next.”
From The Guardian ● May 2, 2017
The U.S. took the second and third sets despite a barrage of killer spikes by Osmany Juantorena, a former Cuba national team wing spiker now playing for Italy.
From Reuters ● Aug. 19, 2016
As setter, Berg is the one who often feeds the lanky wing spiker for the kill.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 11, 2012
The chief spiker laughed when the young operator told him how fine it was.
From The Mountain Divide by Armand Both
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