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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A Norwegian crane operator posted a message on the rig’s Facebook page: “Malta og spiker next.”
From The Guardian • May 2, 2017
Destinee Hooker, the star 6-foot-3 spiker from San Antonio, hugged Megan Hodge of Durham, N.C., who was in tears.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 12, 2012
"She's spectacular, she's got every attacking shot you need and is a great blocker," Brazil wing spiker Jaque said.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 9, 2012
With opposite spiker Destinee Hooker beginning to puncture the South Korean defenses, the U.S. took the opening set 25-20 and then edged the second 25-22.
From Reuters • Aug. 9, 2012
The chief spiker of the rail gang, taking a fancy to Bucks, invited him to go out with the rail-layers one day, and Bucks took a temporary commission as spike-dropper.
From The Mountain Divide by Both, Armand
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