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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Zhu came into these Olympics with a lingering right wrist injury that has sapped her of much of her usual power as a blocker and spiker.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 29, 2021
A Norwegian crane operator posted a message on the rig’s Facebook page: “Malta og spiker next.”
From The Guardian • May 2, 2017
"I want them bad. We want a little revenge," said wing spiker Taylor Sander, among the top three U.S. scorers.
From Reuters • Aug. 17, 2016
Larson, a wing spiker making her Olympic debut, hit a floater to put the Americans up 23-17 in the first set.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 30, 2012
When his turn came to be a spiker, he would love that hardest work of all.
From The U. P. Trail by Grey, Zane
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