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
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
Chinese star Wang Yimei, a 6-foot-2 wing spiker known for her powerful jump serve, was coming off of surgery to repair ligament damage in her right ankle but has appeared fully recovered in London.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 1, 2012
"There were some ups and downs, but we played really well," said U.S. wing spiker Jordan Larson, who finished with 16 points.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 31, 2012
The chief spiker laughed when the young operator told him how fine it was.
From The Mountain Divide by Both, Armand
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